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What is one cause of bees helping plants grow?

• They make honey.

• They pollinate flowers.

• They live in hives.

• They collect nectar.

What effect does the teamwork of bees have on honey production?

• It helps them avoid predators.

• It makes more honey for their colony.

• It allows them to fly faster.

• It helps them find flowers.

What could be a potential effect if bee populations continue to decline?

• More flowers will bloom.

• Honey will be sweeter.

• Our food supply could be affected.

• Bees will have more habitats.

What is a cause of the decline in bee populations?

• Increased food production.

• Pesticides being used in farming.

• More flowers blooming each season.

• The growth of bee colonies.

How does pollination by bees affect the environment?

• It helps prevent climate change.

• It leads to the growth of fruits and seeds.

• It causes more plants to die.

• It creates more habitats for insects.

What effect does making honey have on bees during the winter?

• It provides them with food.

• It makes them feel tired.

• It helps them to pollinate more flowers.

• It encourages them to fly south.

If bees continue to face challenges from climate change, what is a possible effect?

• There will be more flowers available.

• The health of ecosystems may be threatened.

• Bees will become more active.

• Honey production will increase.

What is the central idea of the passage?

• Bees are annoying insects.

• Bees are important for pollination and honey production.

• Bees are only found in gardens.

• Bees can fly long distances.

Which of the following details support the central idea that bees are important for pollination and honey production? (Choose all that apply)

• Bees transfer pollen from flower to flower.

• Honey is a sweet substance that people enjoy.

• Bees are facing challenges like habitat loss.

• Many foods we enjoy depend on bees for growth.

Based on the passage "The Busy Bee," explain why bees are considered essential to our food supply. Include specific examples from the text to support your answer.