Bee Dancing Quiz

What do bees use to communicate the location of nectar to the rest of the hive?

• They use a special sound.

• They perform a dance.

• They leave a scent trail.

• They bring back a sample of the nectar.

What is the purpose of the "round dance" performed by bees?

• To indicate the nectar is very far away.

• To show the direction of the flowers.

• To tell other bees that nectar is close by.

• To guide the bees toward nectar.

What does the "waggle dance" tell other bees?

• The exact type of flowers where the nectar was found.

• The color of the flowers where the nectar was found.

• The direction of the flowers and how far away they are.

• The taste of the nectar.

What does the bee do after performing a half-circle to the left in the dance?

• It performs a half-circle to the right.

• It flies straight to the nectar source.

• It waggles its body.

• It returns to the hive.

How do bees indicate the distance to the flowers in the "waggle dance"?

• By the number of times they circle around.

• By the length of the waggle run.

• By the loudness of their buzzing.

• By the height at which they perform the dance.

According to the text, why do bees need to dance to communicate?

• Because they enjoy dancing.

• Because they can see the dance from far away.

• Because they cannot hear.

• Because it is the fastest way to share information.

What role do the worker bees play in the hive?

• Gathering nectar and pollen.

• Making honey.

• Protecting the hive.

• All of the above.

How do bees help in pollination?

• By carrying pollen from one flower to another.

• By consuming nectar.

• By performing dances.

• By buzzing around flowers.

What is the main product bees produce that humans use?

• Wax.

• Honey.

• Pollen.

• Royal jelly.

What is the main role of the queen bee in the hive?

• Gathering nectar.

• Producing honey.

• Laying eggs.

• Performing dances.