Minecraft’s big bees don’t exist, but giant insects once did

What is the size of the blocky bees in Minecraft compared to real-world animals?

• Similar to a common raven

• Similar to a house cat

• Similar to a small dog

• Similar to a large butterfly

What is the wingspan of the largest known ancient insects?

• 1 meter (3.3 feet)

• 2 meters (6.6 feet)

• 0.3 meter (1 foot)

• 0.6 meter (2 feet)

Why did giant insects evolve during the Carboniferous period?

• Lack of predators

• Warmer climate

• Higher oxygen levels

• Abundance of food

What is the main reason Minecraft bees would struggle to fly in the real world?

• They lack enough wings

• They are too heavy

• Their blocky shape is not aerodynamic

• They are too small

What do adult bees typically consume?

• Nectar

• Leaves

• Pollen

• Sugar

What is the wingspan of ancient giant grasshoppers?

• 15 to 20 centimeters (6 to 8 inches)

• 30 to 40 centimeters (12 to 16 inches)

• 5 to 10 centimeters (2 to 4 inches)

• 25 to 30 centimeters (10 to 12 inches)

What is the main reason bees have not grown larger over time?

• Climate changes

• Lack of food

• Flowers have not increased in size

• Predation by birds

What is the term for a shape that reduces air resistance?

• Aerodynamic

• Hydrodynamic

• Geometric

• Symmetric

What is the main component of Earth's atmosphere that affects insect size?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

What is the term for the force that resists motion in the air?

• Thrust

• Drag

• Gravity

• Lift