Bee Survival Strategies in Winter

The video explains how bees prepare for winter by focusing on the survival of the colony. Worker bees collect pollen and nectar, storing them in the hive. Drones, the male bees, are expelled as they are no longer needed after the mating season and cannot feed themselves. This ensures the hive's food reserves are not depleted. The hive can house up to 60,000 bees, with the queen living up to five years, while workers live for six weeks in summer. Some larvae become winter bees, living up to six months to help the hive endure the cold season.

What is the primary goal of bees during the winter season?

• To produce more honey

• To ensure the survival of the entire colony

• To compete with hornets

• To expand their territory

Why are drones expelled from the hive as winter approaches?

• They consume too much food

• They are too aggressive

• They can survive on their own

• They are no longer needed after the mating season

What do worker bees collect to prepare for winter?

• Leaves and twigs

• Insects and small animals

• Water and mud

• Pollen and nectar

How do bees ensure they have enough food for winter?

• By reducing the number of bees in the hive

• By storing food in vast areas of the hive

• By migrating to warmer areas

• By stealing food from other hives

What is the maximum number of bees that a hive can support?

• 10,000 bees

• 30,000 bees

• 60,000 bees

• 100,000 bees

How long can a queen bee live?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Five years

What is the role of larvae in the hive during winter?

• They become winter bees to help the hive survive

• They become drones

• They leave the hive

• They become worker bees