We Must Save the Bees

What is the main reason bees are important to life on Earth?

• They make money.

• They help plants make food.

• They are fun to watch.

• They live in colonies.

What happens when a bee visits a flower?

• It eats the flower.

• It lays eggs.

• It picks up pollen.

• It makes honey.

What would happen if bees disappeared?

• There would be more flowers.

• Honey would be cheaper.

• Many foods would disappear.

• Pesticides would be stronger.

How long have scientists known that bees are facing extinction?

• About five years.

• About ten years.

• About twenty years.

• About fifty years.

What is one problem that is harming bees?

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According to the passage, what creature does the author feel we should save?

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What actions can people take to help bees, as mentioned in the passage?

• Plant bee-friendly flowers

• Use pesticides

• Ignore bee habitats

• Capture bees

Planting flowers can benefit bees by:

• Providing them with nectar and pollen

• Attracting predators

• Increasing soil erosion

• Blocking sunlight

What is the consequence of using too many pesticides on crops, based on the passage?

• More apples will grow.

• Bees become weak or die.

• Food tastes more delicious.

• Farmers grow less food.

Which sentence from paragraph 1 presents the author’s main claim? Select ONE correct answer.

• Bees help plants make food for people and animals.

• Sadly, scientists have discovered that many bees are dying.

• We must save the bees because they are very important to life on Earth.

• This problem has been going on for years.