Understanding Honeycomb Structure

Understanding Honeycomb Structure

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

Created by

Lucas Foster

Used 2+ times

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The video explores why honeybees build hexagonal honeycombs. Honeycombs are used to store honey, pollen, and eggs, and are made from beeswax, which bees produce in limited quantities. Hexagonal cells are chosen because they maximize storage space while minimizing wax usage, unlike circular, triangular, or square cells. Hexagons provide more space and structural stability, allowing bees to store more honey efficiently.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of honeycombs built by honeybees?

To produce more beeswax

To attract predators

To store honey, pollen, and eggs

To create a habitat for other insects

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are circular cells not used in honeycombs?

They leave gaps and wasted space

They require more beeswax

They are not strong enough

They are too difficult to build

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which shapes do not leave any wasted space but are still not used by honeybees?

Hexagons and circles

Rectangles and ellipses

Triangles and squares

Pentagons and octagons

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main advantages of hexagonal cells in honeycombs?

They attract more bees

They are more colorful

They use less wax and provide more space

They are easier to build

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Besides efficient wax usage, what is another benefit of hexagonal cells?

They are more aesthetically pleasing

They are easier to clean

They are more stable and strong

They can be built faster

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