Question

while a neat and tidy patch of grass might seem attractive, it adversely affects bees in two key ways. first, growing grass where native wildflowers would naturally blossom removes an important food source for bees, who rely on wildflower nectar for food. in addition, toxic herbicides sprayed on lawns get absorbed by bees through pollination, potentially killing them.
some people have started movements to reclaim lawns for the bees. the #nolawns movement, for example, encourages homeowners to replace traditional lawns with wildflowers, reintroducing a native and chemical - free food source for the insects. these flowers are not only beautiful—they also provide a lifeline for struggling bees.
part a: what claim does the author make about the relationship between lawns and bee populations?
choose 1 answer:
a lawns are crucial to ensuring bee populations remain stable and healthy.
b lawns pose a serious threat to bee populations because they replace native plants.
c lawn popularity is impacted very little by social movements like #nolawns.
d lawns are just one of many factors contributing to the decline of bee populations.

Explanation:

• Option A: The text says lawns adversely affect bees, so they aren't crucial for bee health. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The text states lawns remove wildflowers (native plants) and use toxic herbicides, threatening bees. This matches the author's claim.
• Option C: The #nolawns movement aims to change lawn practices, so lawn popularity is impacted. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The text focuses on lawns' direct threats, not multiple factors. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. Lawns pose a serious threat to bee populations because they replace native plants.