Quiz on Bees under siege

What is the main role of bees in ecosystems?

• Produce honey

• Pollinate plants

• Defend biodiversity

• Monitor pesticides

What threatens food security and biodiversity, as mentioned in the video?

• A lack of beekeepers

• Increasing rates of bee losses

• The absence of wild bees in Europe

• Excessive use of fertilizers

Which of the following elements is NOT a factor affecting bee populations?

• Pesticides

• Decreased predators

• Improved habitat conditions

• Climate change

How are honeybees more likely to be affected compared to wild bees?

• By natural predators

• By agricultural and beekeeping practices

• By climate and habitat changes

• By competition with invasive species

What is the purpose of the EPA project mentioned in the video?

• Increase honey production

• Analyze the risks related to several stresses affecting bees

• Replace domestic bees with wild bees

• Monitor pesticide levels in honey

What is the first step taken by the EPA project to understand bee health?

• Establish a working group

• Reduce pesticide use

• Create a new species of bee

• Design a risk assessment model

What does the Healthy Bee toolkit focus on?

• Increase honey production

• Define the characteristics of a healthy bee colony

• Prevent the spread of invasive species

• Identify bee predators

Which of the following elements is taken into account when assessing the health of the colony using the toolkit?

• The number of nearby predators

• The financial value of the colony

• The presence and health of the queen bee

• The color of the hive

What additional modules are included in the computer model developed by the EPA?

• Modules addressing the financial impact of beekeeping

• Modules addressing exposure to pesticides and biological agents

• Modules that predict climate changes

• Modules to monitor food production trends

Why will real data be collected in at least three European regulatory areas?

• To promote honey exports from these regions

• To test the computer model in varied landscapes and environments

• To identify specific predators in each area

• To focus on urban beekeeping practices