Bee Positive
Which bee product is often used in cosmetics and skincare due to its moisturising properties?
A) Bee venom
B) Bee pollen
C) Royal jelly
D) Beeswax
D. Beeswax
In beekeeping, what does a spinner primarily do?
A) Collects pollen
B) Extracts honey
C) Protects the queen
D) Guards the hive entrance
B. Extracts honey
What is the process of separating honey from the comb called?
A) Pollination
B) Honeycomb
C) Extraction
D) Propagation
C. Extraction
What is the term for the natural substance secreted by bees to construct their combs?
A) Nectar
B) Honey
C) Pollen
D) Wax
D. Wax
What role does bee venom play in traditional medicine?
A) Antioxidant
B) Pain reliever
C) Sleep aid
D) Digestive aid
B. Pain reliever
Which bee product is commonly used as a natural sweetener and for its potential wound-healing properties?
A) Bee venom
B) Royal jelly
C) Beeswax
D) Honey
D. Honey
What is the primary purpose of labelling honey and bee products with their botanical origins?
A) To increase shelf life
B) To comply with regulations
C) To enhance flavour
D) To prevent crystallisation
B. To comply with regulations
Which bee product is often used as a natural remedy for sore throat and cough?
A) Beeswax
B) Royal jelly
C) Bee pollen
D) Propolis
D. Propolis
Which filtering method is commonly used for beeswax in small-scale beekeeping?
A) Chemical extraction
B) Solar heating
C) Melting and straining
D) Centrifugal force
C. Melting and straining
What triggers the capping of honey cells in a beehive?
A) Presence of pollen
B) High humidity
C) Honey ripeness
D) Queen's signal
C. Honey ripeness
Bee pollen is often consumed as a supplement for its potential benefits in:
A) Respiratory health
B) Honey production
C) Hive construction
D) Bee communication
A. Respiratory health
What does it mean when honey cells are "capped" in a beehive?
A) They are filled with water
B) They contain immature bees
C) They are sealed with wax
D) They are empty
C. They are sealed with wax
What is the purpose of filtering honey and beeswax?
A) To increase sugar content
B) To remove impurities and debris
C) To add flavour
D) To prevent crystallisation
B. To remove impurities and debris
How is honey typically extracted from honeycombs for small-scale use?
A) Using a centrifuge
B) Extracting with a spoon
C) Using a press
D) Boiling the honeycombs
B. Extracting with a spoon
What is the specific area within the hive where bees deposit and store honey?
A) Bottom Board
B) Super
C) Queen excluder
D) Outer cover
From which part of a honey bee's body is beeswax secreted?
A) Antennae
B) Mouthparts
C) Wax glands
D) Hind legs
C. Wax glands
How is royal jelly typically consumed for its medicinal properties?
A) Applied topically to the skin
B) Ingested as a dietary supplement
C) Inhaled as a vapour
D) Injected directly into the bloodstream
B. Ingested as a dietary supplement
What is the function of a hive stand in a beehive?
A) Keeps hive bottom dry
B) Insulates the hive
C) It separates the hive from the ground
D) All of the above
D. All of the above
Which part of the beehive is designed to prevent the queen from laying eggs in certain areas?
A) Bottom Board
B) Brood chamber
C) Queen excluder
D) Super
C. Queen excluder
What is the primary function of the brood chamber in a beehive?
A) It stores surplus honey for the colony
B) It provides space for the queen to lay eggs
C) It houses worker bees
D) It serves as a storage area for pollen
B) It provides space for the queen to lay eggs
Which component of a beehive is typically added to provide additional space for surplus honey storage?
A) Inner cover
B) Super
C) Queen excluder
D) Outer cover
B) Super
Which part of the beehive protects the colony from the elements and predators?
A) Inner cover
B) Super
C) Outer cover
D) Hive stand
C) Outer cover
What is the primary function of a bee brush in beekeeping?
A) Hive ventilation
B) Bee communication
C) Removing excess wax
D) Gentle removal of bees from frames
D) Gentle removal of bees from frames
What is the function of the bottom board in a beehive frame?
A) Providing ventilation
B) Supporting the weight of the hive
C) Regulating temperature
D) Providing entrance for bees
In colder weather, the inner cover helps with:
A) Increased honey production
B) Hive ventilation
C) Hive insulation
D) Queen bee protection
C) Hive insulation
How does a bee smoker help calm bees during hive inspections?
A) Emits calming pheromones
B) Creates a barrier between bees and beekeepers
C) Produces smoke that masks alarm pheromones
D) Attracts bees away from the hive entrance
C)Produces smoke that masks alarm phermones
Why do beekeepers wear gloves during hive inspections?
A) To keep hands warm
B) To enhance grip
C) To prevent hive contamination
D) To avoid bee stings
D) To avoid bee stings
How does a jacket and veil provide protection against bee stings?
A) By emitting bee-repellent chemicals
B) Reflecting bee stings
C) Creating a physical barrier
D) Camouflaging the beekeeper
C) Creating a physical barrier
What scent are bee pheromones often compared to?
A) Roses
B) Lemons
C) Bananas
D) Lavender
C) Bananas
Riddle
How do bees brush their hair?
With Honeycombs!