Question

bees
read each question and circle the correct answer.

1. about how many bee species exist worldwide?

a. 5,000
b. 10,000
c. 20,000
d. 40,000

1. all bees have {}.

a. six legs, two pairs of wings, and five eyes
b. two legs, five pairs of wings, and six eyes
c. five legs, six pairs of wings, and two eyes
d. four legs, two pairs of wings, and three eyes

1. female bees are responsible for which of these?

a. building the nest
b. collecting food
c. caring for young bees
d. all of the above

1. true or false: three out of four crops worldwide depend on pollinators like bees.

a. true
b. false

1. human activity has had a {} effect on bee populations.

a. positive
b. negative
c. neutral
d. minimal

Explanation:

1. Bee Species: According to biological research, there are about 20,000 bee species worldwide.
2. Bee Anatomy: Bees, as insects, have six legs (three pairs), two pairs of wings, and five eyes (two compound eyes and three simple eyes).
3. Female Bee Responsibilities: In bee colonies, female bees (workers and queens) are involved in building nests, collecting food, and caring for young bees.
4. Crop Dependence on Pollinators: It is a well - known fact in agriculture and biology that three out of four crops worldwide depend on pollinators like bees.
5. Human Impact on Bee Populations: Human activities such as habitat destruction, use of pesticides, and climate change have had a negative impact on bee populations.

Answer:

1. C. 20,000
2. A. six legs, two pairs of wings, and five eyes
3. D. All of the above
4. A. True
5. B. negative