Author's Point of View
The authors of the articles in THE CASE OF THE MISSING BEES supported their opinions by using statements that are true, or _____.
facts
Honeybees help ___________ plants/flowers so that crops may grow.
pollinate
A structure that humans build, usually along rivers, that uses water to provide electricity
a dam
What natural event can cause forest fires?
lightning
If something _______, it grew weaker or smaller in number
declined
When an author writes a _________ article, they may include facts or evidence that supports an opinion
persuasive
What foods are affected when honeybees decline?
Fruits and vegetables
A nonnative species that arrived here from other regions or countries are known as ________, when they harm the environment.
invasive species
Besides bees and insects, what other natural way do you think plants can be pollinated?
The wind - it can carry the pollen to other plants
The root word "fortunate" means lucky, and the suffix "-ly" means, "in a way". What does "unfortunately" mean?
In a way that is not lucky OR in an unlucky way
What text features are used to help the reader understand the point of view of the authors?
subheadings, pictures, charts with data
The author of "A Germ of an Idea (p.425) states that there may be 2 causes for the decline of honeybees. What are they?
a fungus and a virus
Why do farmers use pesticides?
too keep away insects that damage crops, to protect fruits and vegetables from being eaten by bugs
Name 2 natural events that can cause environmental effects in South Florida.
hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, tropical storms
Some plants manage to grow and _________ even in snow.
thrive
True or False: According to the article, "Pointing to Pesticides", scientists know exactly the cause of the honeybee's disappearance.
false (p.427)
How do honeybees help agriculture (farming)?
Honeybees make honey with the nectar from flowers OR Bees carry pollen from one plant to another.
Humans may cause forest fires by ___________
not putting out campfires correctly
According to the chart on page 429 (Crops Depend on Honeybees), which crop in the chart depends on honeybees the MOST and the LEAST?
almonds and soybeans
Zoom meetings have become a __________ fad because people can't leave their homes to see each other.
widespread
How many different chemicals did scientists find in bee hives in Florida - 30, 40, or 50?
50 different chemicals
True or False: Beekeeping is harmful.
False - Beekeeping is not harmful - it is a natural process.
CCD, or ___________, is a name scientists use to describe the widespread problem or disorder where billions of honeybees fly from their colonies and don't come back.
Colony Collapse Disorder
True or False: Most native bees do not live in colonies.
True (page 429)
After the _________ pandemic of Covid-19, many people have developed a _________ that affects their lungs.
unexpected, disorder