Science Kids: Honey Bees

The video explores the fascinating world of honeybees, detailing their anatomy, hive organization, and the process of making honey. It explains the roles of different bees within a colony, the communication methods they use, and their importance in pollination. The video also provides safety tips for interacting with bees.

What is the primary function of a bee's exoskeleton?

• To store pollen

• To produce honey

• To protect the bee's body

• To help in flying

How many segments make up a bee's body?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

What is the main role of the queen bee in a colony?

• To protect the hive

• To build the hive

• To lay eggs

• To find food

What are male bees in a colony called?

• Drones

• Scouts

• Foragers

• Workers

What do bees collect from flowers to make honey?

• Wax

• Pollen

• Syrup

• Nectar

How much honey does an average worker bee produce in its lifetime?

• 1 pint

• More than 1 gallon

• 2 tablespoons

• 1/12 of a teaspoon

What is the purpose of the waggle dance performed by bees?

• To warn of danger

• To attract a mate

• To communicate the location of food

• To signal the end of the day

Which scientist first decoded the bee's waggle dance?

• Karl von Frisch

• Charles Darwin

• Marie Curie

• Albert Einstein

What is the best way to avoid being stung by a bee?

• Run away quickly

• Wave your arms

• Ignore or avoid the bee

• Spray water on the bee

What is a potential threat to bees in today's world?

• Lack of flowers

• Excessive honey production

• Predators

• Climate change