RI 5.1

Bees are some of the most important creatures on Earth. They pollinate plants, which helps crops grow and produce food for people and animals. Bees communicate with each other through movements called “waggle dances.” These dances show other bees where to find flowers with nectar. Sadly, bee populations are declining due to habitat loss and the use of harmful pesticides. Many scientists and farmers are working together to protect bees by planting wildflowers and reducing pesticide use.

What do bees do to help plants, according to the text?

• Protect plants from pests

• Pollinate plants

• Plant seeds for crops

• Eat harmful insects

Bees are some of the most important creatures on Earth. They pollinate plants, which helps crops grow and produce food for people and animals. Bees communicate with each other through movements called “waggle dances.” These dances show other bees where to find flowers with nectar. Sadly, bee populations are declining due to habitat loss and the use of harmful pesticides. Many scientists and farmers are working together to protect bees by planting wildflowers and reducing pesticide use.

What can you infer about the importance of bees to humans?

• Bees are important for growing food.

• Bees are the only insects that pollinate.

• Bees are an endangered species.

• Bees are dangerous to other plants.

Bees are some of the most important creatures on Earth. They pollinate plants, which helps crops grow and produce food for people and animals. Bees communicate with each other through movements called “waggle dances.” These dances show other bees where to find flowers with nectar. Sadly, bee populations are declining due to habitat loss and the use of harmful pesticides. Many scientists and farmers are working together to protect bees by planting wildflowers and reducing pesticide use.

Which sentence from the text supports the idea that bees are crucial for food production?

• "Bees are some of the most important creatures on Earth."

• "They pollinate plants, which helps crops grow and produce food for people and animals."

• "Bees communicate with each other through movements called 'waggle dances.'"

• "Many scientists and farmers are working together to protect bees."

Bees are some of the most important creatures on Earth. They pollinate plants, which helps crops grow and produce food for people and animals. Bees communicate with each other through movements called “waggle dances.” These dances show other bees where to find flowers with nectar. Sadly, bee populations are declining due to habitat loss and the use of harmful pesticides. Many scientists and farmers are working together to protect bees by planting wildflowers and reducing pesticide use.

Why might scientists and farmers be motivated to protect bee populations?

• To ensure bees remain the only pollinators.

• To maintain the growth of crops and food production.

• To prevent bees from becoming dangerous.

• To increase the number of bee species.

Bees are some of the most important creatures on Earth. They pollinate plants, which helps crops grow and produce food for people and animals. Bees communicate with each other through movements called “waggle dances.” These dances show other bees where to find flowers with nectar. Sadly, bee populations are declining due to habitat loss and the use of harmful pesticides. Many scientists and farmers are working together to protect bees by planting wildflowers and reducing pesticide use.

Explain the significance of the "waggle dance" in bee communication and its impact on their survival. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.