Honeybee Roles and Conservation

What is the primary role of worker bees in a honeybee colony?

• Collect nectar and pollen

• Lay eggs

• Mate with the queen

• Protect the hive

How do honeybees contribute to plant growth?

• By spreading pollen between flowers

• By making honey

• By laying eggs

• By mating with the queen

What is one reason for the decline in honeybee populations?

• Pesticides

• Overpopulation

• Excessive honey production

• Lack of flowers

What would happen to a hive without a queen bee?

• The hive would not be able to grow

• Worker bees would lay eggs

• Drones would take over

• The hive would produce more honey

Why are many people working hard to protect honeybees?

• Because they are important to nature and the food we eat

• Because they produce a lot of honey

• Because they are becoming overpopulated

• Because they are dangerous insects