Pollination Biology Quiz

What is pollination?

• The transfer of pollen for plant reproduction

• The growth of plants

• The process of photosynthesis

• The process of making honey

What percentage of flowering plants are pollinated without animal assistance?

• 10%

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

Which of the following is a biotic pollinator?

• Sunlight

• Honeybee

• Water

• Wind

What is cross-pollination?

• Pollen transfer by water

• Pollen transfer by wind

• Pollen transfer between different plants

• Pollen transfer within the same flower

What do honeybees primarily pollinate?

• Only fruits

• Many types of flowers

• Only vegetables

• Only trees

Which part of the plant do we eat when we consume broccoli?

• Stems

• Flowers

• Leaves

• Roots

What is one threat to honeybee populations?

• Increased flower growth

• Less water

• More flowers blooming

• Varroa mite

What can help improve the availability of forage for honeybees?

• Growing only one type of flower

• Cutting down trees

• Using more pesticides

• Planting honeybee-friendly plants

What is self-pollination?

• Pollen transfer between different plants

• Pollen transfer within the same flower

• Pollen transfer by wind

• Pollen transfer by water

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of pollination?

• Medicines

• Increased pollution

• Crops for food

• Aesthetic value