who lays the eggs in a bee colony?
the queen bee
what do honeybees produce from nectar?
honey
where do bees collect nectar and pollen?
from flowers
why are honeybees important?
they pollinate plants that produce fruits and vegetables
what is nectar?
a sweet liquid produced by flowers that bees collect to make honey
who collects nectar and pollen from flowers?
worker bees
what is the main purpose of the queen bee?
to lay eggs
where do bees store honey?
in their hive
why do worker bees perform the waggle dance?
to show bees where food is located
what does the word colony mean in the context of honeybees?
a large group of bees living together in a hive
who are the male bees in a colony?
drones
what is the waggle dance used for?
communicating the location of food
where can you often find honeybee colonies?
In gardens, fields, or forests
how can pesticides harm honeybees?
they can poison the bees or weaken their immune systems
what is a "pollinator"?
an animal, like a bee, that moves from one flower to another to help plants grow
who performs the "waggle dance" to communicate?
worker bees
what are some causes of honeybee population decline?
habitat loss, pesticides, and diseases
where do drones spend most of their time?
inside the hive until it's time to mate
why is it important to protect honeybees?
they help plants grow and are essential for the food supply
what does habitat loss mean?
the destruction of a natural environment where animals or plants live
who helps protect Honeybees by planting wildflowers?
people who care about the environment
what can people do to help honeybees?
plant wildflowers and reduce pesticide use
where can people learn more about protecting honeybees?
from conversation groups or educational programs
how to honeybees make honey?
they turn nectar into a thick liquid and store it in their hive
what does the word conservation mean?
the act of protecting and preserving natural resources, including animals like honeybees