Honey Bee Anatomy
Where do bees store honey?
honey combs cells
What do bees do to communicate with each other?
dance
What is pollination?
the transfer pollen from one flower to another
What do bees make from nectar?
Honey
Pesticides/insecticides
What is the role of the queen bee in the hive?
Lay eggs
How do bees know where to find flowers?
Through scent and sight
Besides honey bees, name another insect that helps with pollinations.
Butterfly
How long can honey be stored without spoiling?
indefinitely
What can we do that is easy to help honey bees?
Plant flowers
Flower bombs
How many legs do honey bees have?
six
How do bees protect their hive from intruders?
stinging
Name three crops that rely on pollination.
Fruits
Vegetables
Nuts
Where do honey bees store nectar?
In their honey stomach
What effect does habitat loss have on a honey bee?
They lose their food source
What is the name of the substance that makes up the beehive?
What is the drone bee job in the bees nest?
reproduction
What sugar-rich liquid do plants attract which leads to pollination?
nectar
What do bees use to suck nectar from a flower?
tongues
What would happen if we had no bees?
Food would not grow.
What part of the body helps the bee communicate through dance?
The abdomen
Name one thing a worker bee does in the nest.
Care for the young
Care for the honey bee
Process nectar
Defend the hive
Build and maintain the nest
What percentage of our food is pollinated by bees?
75%
50%
80%
80%
When do bees eat honey?
In the winter
What is happening to the honey bee?
They are disappearing