Scientists Track Bees With Tiny QR Codes Comprehension Quiz

What method did scientists at Penn State University use to track honey bees?

• They followed the bees with drones.

• They placed tiny QR codes on the bees.

• They used a GPS tracker.

• They observed the bees in a lab.

What are honey bees important for?

• Pollinating flowers and making honey.

• Pollinating flowers and making pollen.

• Making honey and nectar.

• Collecting nectar for honey production.

How far can bees fly to collect food, according to scientists?

• 1 mile

• 6 miles

• 10 miles

• 20 miles

What kind of codes did the researchers use to track the bees?

• QR codes

• AprilTags

• Barcodes

• Bluetooth trackers

Why did the researchers focus on young bees for tagging?

• They are easier to catch.

• They live longer than older bees.

• They are more likely to collect food.

• The passage doesn’t explain why.

What did the researchers use to track the bees’ movements?

• A drone

• A solar-powered camera and tiny computer

• A GPS tracker

• A radar system

What did the scientists discover about the length of the bees' trips outside the hive?

• Most trips were longer than 2 hours.

• Most trips took between one and four minutes.

What surprising discovery did the scientists make about the lifespan of the bees?

• The bees only lived for two weeks.

• The bees lived for about 28 days.

• The bees lived for six weeks after starting to collect food.

• The bees lived for over a year.

Why is it important for beekeepers to know how far bees travel to collect food?

• To help them make more honey.

• To ensure bees don’t gather nectar from pesticide-treated plants.

• To help bees find better flowers.

• To monitor how long bees live.

What do scientists want to study next with their tracking system?

• The weather patterns affecting bee movement.

• How the bees use the 'waggle dance' to communicate.

• The effects of pesticides on bee health.

• How bees store honey in their hives.