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What is the phenomenon referred to as in the text?
What is the phenomenon referred to as in the text?
What is identified as one distinct contributing factor to colony collapse disorder (CCD)?
What is identified as one distinct contributing factor to colony collapse disorder (CCD)?
What was found in the hives when bee colonies went missing?
What was found in the hives when bee colonies went missing?
What year did the bee disappearances start in the US?
What year did the bee disappearances start in the US?
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How many bee colonies are affected by this harsh reality every year?
How many bee colonies are affected by this harsh reality every year?
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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
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
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Plants treated with pesticides pass poisonous artificial chemicals on to bees directly through their ______
Plants treated with pesticides pass poisonous artificial chemicals on to bees directly through their ______
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It all started in the US in ______.
It all started in the US in ______.
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Beekeepers found their hollow hives empty of worker bees, with neither dead bees lying around nor any evidence of disease, predators, theft, or ______.
Beekeepers found their hollow hives empty of worker bees, with neither dead bees lying around nor any evidence of disease, predators, theft, or ______.
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One distinct contributing factor to colony collapse disorder (CCD) is the use of ______.
One distinct contributing factor to colony collapse disorder (CCD) is the use of ______.
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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
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
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Plants treated with pesticides pass poisonous artificial chemicals on to bees directly through their ______
Plants treated with pesticides pass poisonous artificial chemicals on to bees directly through their ______
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When bees come into contact with and consume nectar or pollen containing ______
When bees come into contact with and consume nectar or pollen containing ______
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Overnight, entire bee colonies simply went missing and were nowhere to be found. Beekeepers found their hollow hives empty of worker ______
Overnight, entire bee colonies simply went missing and were nowhere to be found. Beekeepers found their hollow hives empty of worker ______
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The worker bees had simply disappeared, leaving their queens ______
The worker bees had simply disappeared, leaving their queens ______
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Study Notes
Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)
- Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is a phenomenon affecting bees, characterized by the sudden disappearance of entire bee colonies.
- Contributing factors to CCD include air pollution, global warming, and shrinking food resources.
Bee Disappearances
- Bee disappearances in the U.S. began around 2006.
- Beekeepers discovered hollow hives devoid of worker bees, with no signs of disease, predators, theft, or dead bees present.
Impact of Pesticides
- The use of pesticides is identified as a distinct contributing factor to CCD.
- Plants treated with pesticides transfer harmful artificial chemicals to bees via nectar and pollen.
- Consumption of pesticide-contaminated nectar or pollen leads to direct exposure for bees.
Consequences for Bee Colonies
- Worker bees have vanished from their hives, leaving queens behind.
- Each year, millions of bee colonies face the harsh realities associated with CCD and its contributing factors.
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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.
