How Bees Make Honey

What is the primary role of worker bees when they leave the hive?

• To lay eggs

• To produce wax

• To collect nectar from flowers

• To guard the hive

What is the function of a bee's proboscis?

• To build honeycombs

• To collect nectar from flowers

• To communicate with other bees

• To defend against predators

Where do bees store the nectar they collect?

• In the hive

• In the honey stomach

• In the pollen basket

• In their stomach

What transformation occurs to nectar in the honey stomach?

• It is stored as water

• It is mixed with enzymes to become honey

• It is converted into wax

• It is turned into pollen

Why does honey not spoil easily?

• It has a high water content

• It is constantly being produced

• It is kept in a cool place

• It is acidic and has low water content