2. Match the following:
a. apiary i. bee glue
b. propolis ii. a substance secreted by worker bees that is fed to the larvae, which are being raised as potential queen bees
c. royal jelly iii. a collection of beehives
3. Fill in the blanks.
a. __________ are important for the bees to make honey.
b. The nectar is kept in __________ honey cells.
c. The three types of bees that are a part of a colony are __________, __________ and __________.
d. __________ bees are excellent pollinators.
e. __________ flowers become fruits and vegetables.
4. Answer the following questions.
a. What are the two elements that change with every new flower that the bee visits?
b. What do bees make their hives with? How do humans use it?
Answer (2)
The activity involves matching terms related to bees and filling in various facts about bee colonies. Bees produce honey from nectar and their hives are made of wax, which humans can use for various products. Key components such as nectar, types of bees, and flowers are essential to understanding bee biology.
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Match the following:
a. Apiary
iii. a collection of beehives
b. Propolis
i. bee glue
c. Royal Jelly
ii. a substance secreted by worker bees that is fed to the larvae, which are being raised as potential queen bees
Fill in the blanks:
a. Flowers are important for the bees to make honey.
b. The nectar is kept in wax honey cells.
c. The three types of bees that are a part of a colony are worker bees , queen bees , and drones .
d. Honey bees are excellent pollinators.
Answer the following questions:
a. What are the two elements that change with every new flower that the bee visits?
The two elements that change with every new flower that a bee visits are the flavor of the nectar and the type of pollen that the bee collects.
b. What do bees make their hives with? How do humans use it?
Bees make their hives using beeswax . Humans use beeswax to create a variety of products such as candles, cosmetics, and polishes. It is valued for its natural properties and is used in skincare products for its moisturizing benefits.
