Keeping Bees Buzzing And Busy

The US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USARS) educates the public about peas at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The video highlights the issue of bee health, focusing on colony collapse disorder, which has caused significant bee population declines. Potential causes include pesticides, habitat loss, and pathogens. The decline impacts agriculture, as bees are crucial for pollinating many crops. The video suggests supporting local beekeepers, reducing pesticide use, and planting diverse flowers to help bee populations.

What is the primary focus of the US Department of Agriculture's presentation at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival?

• The nutritional benefits of peas

• The impact of climate change on farming

• The history of agriculture in the US

• The role of bees in pollination

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where entire bee colonies die off?

• Bee extinction

• Colony collapse disorder

• Bee migration

• Pollination failure

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of colony collapse disorder?

• Pesticides

• Climate change

• Loss of forage

• Pathogens

How can individuals contribute to supporting the bee population?

• By increasing pesticide use

• By planting a single type of flower

• By supporting local beekeepers

• By avoiding all agricultural products

Approximately how many honeybee colonies are there in the US?

• 2.5 million

• 10 million

• 1 million

• 5 million