Bee Populations and Their Impact

What is the primary role of bees in the ecosystem?

• Providing food for birds

• Building hives

• Pollinating plants

• Producing honey

What are the main reasons for the decline in bee populations?

• Lack of flowers

• Habitat loss and chemical sprays

• Overpopulation of bees

• Climate change and global warming

How do pesticides and insecticides affect bee populations?

• They have no effect on bees

• They only target harmful pests

• They can harm bees and other non-target species

• They help bees grow stronger

What percentage of human food is pollinated by bees?

• About half

• About one third

• Almost all

• About two thirds

Why wouldn't the extinction of bees cause widespread famine?

• Because bees are not important for food production

• Because grains, which are wind-pollinated, make up the majority of human food

• Because humans can survive on meat alone

• Because other insects would take over pollination