Keeping Bees in Populated Areas.

Why do many people compare beehives to landfills, according to the material?

• Because both are dangerous to the environment

• Because everyone wants them around, but not next door

• Because they both attract animals

• Because they are both difficult to manage

What skills or knowledge are necessary for keeping bees in town?

• Only knowledge of bee biology

• Understanding of bee biology, property rights, and human psychology

• Only understanding of property rights

• Only knowledge of human psychology

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How should bees be managed in urban areas to avoid problems with neighbors?

• By ignoring neighbors' concerns

• By managing bees without being a nuisance to neighbors

• By keeping bees far away from the city

• By allowing bees to roam freely

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Analyze why fears about bees are not easily overcome, based on the information provided.

• Because bees are always aggressive

• Because people have a natural fear that is hard to change

• Because bees are not useful to humans

• Because bees are rarely seen in towns

What does the cartoon illustrate about public perception of bees?

• People are generally calm around bees

• People often panic and fear bees, seeing them as dangerous

• People want to keep bees as pets

• People ignore bees in public spaces

Why is it important to use good management practices when keeping bees in crowded suburban areas or on rooftops in cities?

• To avoid problems and keep bees safely in populated areas

• To increase honey production only

• To make bees more aggressive

• To attract more bees to the area

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Which of the following locations is NOT a good place to keep bee hives due to the risk of allergic reactions and bee problems?

• Near schools

• In rural fields

• On private farmland

• In a remote forest

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Explain why bees can become a problem during periods of dearth in certain areas, and suggest a management practice to reduce this issue.

• Bees forage in trash cans and picnic areas for food, so hives should be kept away from places where food and drink are often open.

• Bees become less active, so hives should be placed closer to people.

• Bees produce more honey, so hives should be placed in public parks.

• Bees become friendlier, so hives should be placed near schools.

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A beekeeper is planning to set up hives in a city. What should they consider to avoid causing problems for the public?

• Avoid placing hives near public parks, child care centers, retail areas, hospitals, and schools.

• Place hives near playgrounds for educational purposes.

• Set up hives in the busiest retail areas for maximum exposure.

• Keep hives close to hospitals for easy access to medical care.

Which of the following is NOT listed as an issue that should be addressed to achieve happy beekeepers and neighbors?

• Stinging

• Swarming

• Water foragers

• Honey extraction