Bee Smart - The Hive Mind Challenge!

Which bee is responsible for laying eggs in the hive?

• Worker bee

• Queen bee

• Drone bee

• Forager bee

Answer explanation

The queen bee is the sole female in the hive responsible for laying eggs. Worker bees perform various tasks, drones mate with the queen, and forager bees collect food, but only the queen lays eggs.

What is the correct order of the honey bee life cycle?

• Egg → Larva → Pupa → Adult

• Larva → Egg → Pupa → Adult

• Egg → Pupa → Larva → Adult

• Adult → Egg → Larva → Pupa

Answer explanation

The honey bee life cycle begins with an egg, which hatches into a larva. The larva then pupates, transforming into an adult bee. Thus, the correct order is Egg → Larva → Pupa → Adult.

If a hive produces 30 kg of honey in 3 months, what is the average honey production per month?

• 5 kg

• 10 kg

• 15 kg

• 30 kg

Answer explanation

To find the average honey production per month, divide the total honey produced (30 kg) by the number of months (3). Thus, 30 kg ÷ 3 months = 10 kg/month, making the correct answer 10 kg.

Which bee role is responsible for collecting nectar and pollen?

• Queen bee

• Worker bee

• Drone bee

• Guard bee

Answer explanation

The worker bee is responsible for foraging, which includes collecting nectar and pollen. The queen bee's role is to reproduce, while drone bees mate with the queen, and guard bees protect the hive.

Mr. Mays has how many hives?

• 100

• 48

• 20

• 25

Answer explanation

Mr. Mays has 48 hives, which is the correct answer among the options provided. The other choices do not match the information given.

What is the typical temperature (in °F) that bees maintain inside the hive for brood development?

• 100 F

Answer explanation

Bees maintain a temperature of about 95°F inside the hive to ensure optimal conditions for brood development. This temperature supports the growth and health of the larvae.

Which bee role does NOT have a stinger?

• Worker bee

• Queen bee

• Drone bee

• Guard bee

Answer explanation

The drone bee is the male bee and does not have a stinger, unlike worker bees and guard bees, which can sting to protect the hive. The queen bee has a stinger but primarily uses it for laying eggs.

How many days does it take for a worker bee to develop from egg to adult?

• 10 days

• 21 days

• 30 days

• 40 days

Answer explanation

A worker bee develops from egg to adult in approximately 21 days. This process includes stages of egg, larva, and pupa before emerging as an adult bee.

• 4,166.67 teaspoons

• 6,000 teaspoons

• 12,000 teaspoons

• 50,000 teaspoons

Answer explanation

To find the total honey produced, multiply the number of bees (50,000) by the honey each bee produces (1/12 teaspoon). This gives 50,000 * (1/12) = 4,166.67 teaspoons, which is the correct answer.

What behavior do bees use to communicate the location of food sources?

• Buzzing loudly

• Waggle dance

• Building new comb

• Guarding the hive

Answer explanation

Bees use the waggle dance to communicate the location of food sources. This dance conveys information about the direction and distance of the food relative to the sun, making it an effective method of communication.