The Mystery of the Disappearing Bees
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The Mystery of the Disappearing Bees

Test your knowledge of the mysterious disappearance of bees in this quiz. Explore the phenomenon that started in the US in 2006 and learn about the potential causes behind the sudden vanishing of entire bee colonies. Delve into the world of beekeeping and the impact of this enigma on the environment and agriculture.

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Questions and Answers

What is the phenomenon referred to as in the text?

Colony collapse disorder (CCD)

What is identified as one distinct contributing factor to colony collapse disorder (CCD)?

Use of pesticides on plants

What was found in the hives when bee colonies went missing?

No dead bees or evidence of disease, predators, theft, or slaughter

What year did the bee disappearances start in the US?

<p>2006</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many bee colonies are affected by this harsh reality every year?

<p>Over a million</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to scientists, this phenomenon is referred to as colony collapse disorder (CCD), which results from several factors including air pollution, global warming, and shrinking ______ resources

<p>water</p> Signup and view all the answers

Plants treated with pesticides pass poisonous artificial chemicals on to bees directly through their ______

<p>nectar</p> Signup and view all the answers

It all started in the US in ______.

<p>2006</p> Signup and view all the answers

Beekeepers found their hollow hives empty of worker bees, with neither dead bees lying around nor any evidence of disease, predators, theft, or ______.

<p>slaughter</p> Signup and view all the answers

One distinct contributing factor to colony collapse disorder (CCD) is the use of ______.

<p>pesticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to scientists, this phenomenon is referred to as colony collapse disorder (CCD), which results from several factors including air pollution, global warming, and shrinking ______ resources

<p>water</p> Signup and view all the answers

Plants treated with pesticides pass poisonous artificial chemicals on to bees directly through their ______

<p>nectar</p> Signup and view all the answers

When bees come into contact with and consume nectar or pollen containing ______

<p>pesticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

Overnight, entire bee colonies simply went missing and were nowhere to be found. Beekeepers found their hollow hives empty of worker ______

<p>bees</p> Signup and view all the answers

The worker bees had simply disappeared, leaving their queens ______

<p>behind</p> Signup and view all the answers

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