Recent Vol: Passage 2 - Bees

What does "pollination" mean?

• The destruction of plants

• The spreading of plant diseases

• The fertilization of plants through pollen transfer

• The withering of flowers

Which word is closest in meaning to "trap-lining"?

• Digging holes to trap animals

• Following a regular foraging route

• Building nests in traps

• Setting up territorial markers

What does "vegetation" most likely refer to in the passage?

• Animal habitats

• Farming techniques

• Plant life

• Water systems

“Calorific rewards” in the passage are closest in meaning to:

• Gifts

• Food that gives energy

• Vitamins

• Liquids

What is the Vietnamese meaning of “pollination”?

• Thụ phấn

• Sự phát triển

• Tưới nước

• Nảy mầm

What does “foraging circuits” refer to?

• Electrical movement

• Routes bees follow when collecting food

• Circular bee nests

• Migration routes of birds

The word “trap-lining” is best replaced by:

• Fishing

• Random searching

• Strategic flower visits

• Tree cutting

“Carnivorous ancestors” are mentioned to refer to:

• Bees' historical diet

• The modern eating habits of wasps

• Plant-eating insects

• Flower pollinators

What does "nutritious pollen" mean?

• Pollen that smells good

• Pollen that contains vitamins and energy

• Dust from trees

• A byproduct of nectar

What does "human food production" mostly rely on?

• Machines

• Pesticides

• Bees and pollination

• Soil types