Native bee faces extinction

Native bee faces extinction

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The video discusses the decline in insect-pollinated crops due to intensive farming and pesticides over the past 70 years. Botanists emphasize the role of gardeners in creating habitats to support species survival, advocating for a return to traditional cottage gardens with wild flora. The National Trust and English Nature will promote bumblebee and wildlife conservation at the Chelsea Flower Show. Even small gardens can provide suitable homes for endangered species with proper care and planting.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a major consequence of intensive farming methods over the past 70 years?

Improvement in soil quality

Decline in insect-pollinated crops

Rise in insect populations

Increase in crop diversity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What gardening approach is recommended to support pollinators?

Use synthetic fertilizers

Adopt the cottage garden style

Focus on exotic plant species

Plant only ornamental flowers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of plants in a bee-friendly garden?

They are primarily ornamental

They have rich supplies of pollen and nectar

They require minimal sunlight

They are drought-resistant

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organizations are involved in promoting bumblebee conservation?

Greenpeace and Sierra Club

World Wildlife Fund and Greenpeace

National Trust and English Nature

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and Friends of the Earth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can even the smallest gardens provide for bumblebees?

Aesthetic appeal

Suitable homes

Higher pesticide levels

Increased soil erosion