The Importance of Bees and Pollinators

What is the main job of bees and other pollinators in nature?

• Making honey for humans

• Helping plants make seeds and fruit

• Building nests in trees

• Eating leaves

Why are bees important for food production in Australia?

• They scare away pests

• They pollinate crops so we can have fruits and vegetables

• They make the soil richer

• They eat weeds

What does pollination mean?

• Watering plants

• Moving pollen from one flower to another

• Planting seeds

• Cutting flowers

Which part of the flower do bees collect pollen from?

• Roots

• Petals

• Stamen

• Leaves

What happens if there are no bees or pollinators?

• More flowers will grow

• Many plants will not make fruit or seeds

• The weather will get colder

• Trees will grow faster

Which of these foods depends on bees for pollination?

• Apples

• Rice

• Bread

• Pasta

How do bees help flowers during pollination?

• They eat the petals

• They carry pollen from one flower to another

• They drink all the nectar

• They dig up the roots

What is pollen?

• A type of soil

• A sweet liquid in flowers

• A powder that helps plants make seeds

• A part of a bee’s body

Why do bees visit flowers?

• To find shelter

• To collect nectar and pollen

• To eat the leaves

• To hide from birds

What do most plants make after pollination?

• Seeds and fruit

• Rocks

• Water

• Clouds