The Life of a Honeybee

Who is the only bee that lays eggs in the hive?

• The queen bee.

• The worker bee.

• The drone bee.

• The soldier bee.

What is the most important role of the queen bee?

• To gather nectar.

• To lay eggs and grow the colony.

• To mate with the drones.

What do worker bees do in the colony?

• They care for the queen and clean the hive.

• They mate with the queen.

• They only gather food.

What is the main job of drones?

• To collect nectar and pollen.

• To build the hive.

• To mate with the queen.

Why do worker bees gather nectar from flowers?

• To feed the queen.

• To make honey.

• To store it for the winter.

What do bees use to build their hive?

• Wood and twigs.

• Beeswax.

• Pollen.

What is honey made from?

• Sugar and water.

• Nectar and beeswax.

• Nectar that is dried and transformed in the hive.

What is the primary role of the queen bee?

• To work with the worker bees.

• To fly around and collect nectar.

• To lay eggs and ensure the colony grows.

Why are honeybees important for the environment?

• They provide honey for people to eat.

• They help pollinate plants that are important for food and ecosystems.

• They produce beeswax for human use.

How do worker bees help with honey production?

• A) They lay eggs in the honeycomb.

• B) They turn nectar into honey and store it in the hive.

• C) They collect nectar and store it in their bodies.