Bee Behavior and Communication

The video explores the crucial role of European honeybees in pollinating crops and producing honey. It details the honey-making process, from nectar collection to enzymatic transformation and storage. The video also highlights bee communication through dances, the social structure within hives, and the dietary factors determining bee roles. Honeybees' teamwork and organization are emphasized, showcasing their impact on agriculture and ecosystems.

What fraction of the fruits, vegetables, and nuts we eat are pollinated by the European honeybee?

• All of them

• One-half

• Three-fourths

• One-fourth

How much honey can a healthy hive produce and consume in a year?

• 100 kg

• 10 kg

• 25 kg

• 50 kg

What do bees use to collect nectar from flowers?

• Their legs

• Their wings

• Their specially-adapted tongues

• Their antennae

What is the purpose of the 'regurgitation telephone' among bees?

• To communicate with each other

• To add digestive enzymes to the nectar

• To protect the queen

• To clean the hive

How do bees thicken the nectar to turn it into honey?

• By mixing it with pollen

• By storing it in their legs

• By beating their wings to create an air current

• By adding more nectar

What is the waggle dance used for?

• To attract mates

• To communicate the location of food

• To defend the hive

• To clean the hive

What does the angle of the waggle dance indicate?

• The distance to the food

• The direction relative to the sun

• The number of flowers

• The type of food

What are the three main classes in a beehive?

• Drones, workers, and queens

• Foragers, guards, and nurses

• Kings, queens, and workers

• Larvae, pupae, and adults

What determines whether a female bee becomes a worker or a queen?

• The diet of the larva

• The amount of sunlight

• The temperature of the hive

• The size of the hive

What is the special food called that is fed to all bee larvae initially?

• Bee bread

• Pollen

• Royal jelly

• Honey