"The Case of the Missing Bees" Comprehension Quiz

What could Colony Collapse Disorder potentially cause according to experts?

• An agricultural catastrophe

• A rise in honey production

• A decrease in crop diversity

• An increase in bee population

What are the two probable causes of Colony Collapse Disorder mentioned in the text?

• Pesticides and parasites

• Fungus and a virus

• Lack of flowers and water

• Overcrowding and stress

What is a virus described as in the text?

• A type of plant

• A microbe or germ

• A kind of animal

• A form of bacteria

What is the genre of the article?

• Fiction

• Persuasive Article

• Biography

• Historical Document

What is the title of the article?

• The Mystery of the Bees

• The Case of the Missing Bees

• The Life of Bees

• The Bee Crisis

What is the condition called that has caused many U.S. honeybee colonies to die out?

• Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)

• Bee Disappearance Syndrome (BDS)

• Honeybee Vanishing Act (HVA)

• Insect Decline Disorder (IDD)

What role do honeybees play in food production?

• They pollinate crops of flowering plants.

• They produce honey for human consumption.

• They protect crops from pests.

• They fertilize the soil.

What have researchers in France identified as harmful to bees?

• One specific pesticide

• A new type of flower

• A virus affecting bees

• A type of fungus

How can pesticides affect bees according to the text?

• By affecting their behavior

• By making them produce less honey

• By increasing their population

• By making them immune to diseases

What did a study in Florida and California find in hives affected by CCD?

• 50 different human-made chemicals

• A new species of bee

• A rare type of flower

• A unique type of honey