The Pollination Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a pollinator mentioned in the text?

  • Ants (correct)
  • Birds
  • Flies
  • Butterflies

What percentage of plant species rely on pollinators to reproduce?

  • 10%
  • 50%
  • 25%
  • 90% (correct)

How many different species of animals around the world act as pollinators?

  • 10,000
  • 1,000 (correct)
  • 100
  • 100,000

Which of the following is NOT a product provided by plants?

<p>Meat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many different plant species receive pollination services from pollinators?

<p>100,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common commercial pollinator in the US?

<p>Honey bees (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the economic contribution of honey bees to the US economy each year?

<p>$15 billion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which crop relies on honey bees for more than 90% of its pollination?

<p>Almonds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average number of flowers a honey bee can visit in one day?

<p>2,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides crops, what other types of plants do honey bees pollinate?

<p>Both wild and native plants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What are Pollinators?

Insects, birds and animals that move pollen from the male to the female parts of flowers, fertilizing plants and allowing them to reproduce.

Plant Dependence on Pollinators

Approximately 90% of plant species need pollinators to reproduce.

Diversity of Pollinators

About 1,000 different species of animals act as pollinators worldwide.

Products Provided by Plants

Plants provide essential elements like fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, wood, and oxygen, but not meat.

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Plant Species Pollinated

Around 100,000 different plant species benefit from pollination services.

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Common Commercial Pollinator

Honey bees are the most common commercial pollinator in the United States.

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Economic Contribution of Honey Bees

Honey bees contribute $15 billion to the US economy each year.

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Crops Dependent on Honey Bees

Almonds rely on honey bees for more than 90% of their pollination.

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Daily Flower Visits by Honey Bees

A honey bee can visit an average of 2,000 flowers each day.

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Plants Pollinated by Honey Bees

Honey bees pollinate both crops and wild and native plants.

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Study Notes

Pollinators and Plants

  • Pollinators are essential for the reproduction of plants, with around 90% of plant species relying on them.

Types of Pollinators

  • There are approximately 200,000 different species of animals around the world that act as pollinators.

Commercial Pollination

  • Honey bees are the most common commercial pollinator in the US, contributing around $15 billion to the US economy each year.

Honey Bee Pollination

  • Honey bees pollinate around 1/3 of the crops in the US, including almonds, apples, and blueberries.
  • One crop, almonds, relies on honey bees for more than 90% of its pollination.
  • Honey bees can visit an average of 1,000 to 1,500 flowers in a single day.

Other Plants Pollinated by Honey Bees

  • Besides crops, honey bees also pollinate other types of plants, including wildflowers, trees, and gardens.

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