Question

1. which factors are contributing to the current decline of honeybees? circle all that apply.

a. colony collapse disorder
b. pesticides
b. poor nutrition
c. varroa mites

Explanation:

To determine factors contributing to honeybee decline:

• Pesticides (option b): Harm bees directly/affect navigation/health.
• Poor nutrition (option b): Loss of forage (habitat loss, monocultures) reduces diverse food, weakening colonies.
• Varroa mites (option c): Parasites weaken bees, transmit viruses, decimate colonies.
• Colony Collapse Disorder (option a): A symptom/result of decline, not a root cause (driven by above factors). So correct factors are Pesticides, Poor nutrition, Varroa mites (note: there's a duplicate "b" in options; assume the second "b" is a typo, likely "c" or "d" intended, but content-wise, Pesticides, Poor nutrition, Varroa mites are valid causes).

Answer:

b. Pesticides, b. Poor nutrition, c. Varroa mites (Note: There is a typo in option numbering; the second "b" for "Poor nutrition" likely should be a different identifier like "c" or "d", but the content - related correct options for honeybee decline factors are Pesticides, Poor nutrition, and Varroa mites)