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The Death Of Bees Explained – Parasites, Poison and Humans

Tim Horton
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Question 1

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What proportion of human meals is made possible by honey bees?

  • One out of every five meals
  • One out of every three meals
  • One out of every two meals
  • All meals

Question 2

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What would be the economic impact if honey bees were to disappear?

  • $100 billion
  • $200 billion
  • $265 billion
  • $500 billion

Question 3

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Which phenomenon has been affecting honey bees since 2006?

  • Colony Collapse Disorder
  • Bee Flu
  • Honey Bee Syndrome
  • Hive Decline Disorder

Question 4

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What is 'Acarapis woodi'?

  • A type of virus
  • A chemical insecticide
  • A microscopic mite
  • A species of honey bee

Question 5

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What is the primary reproductive site for Varroa destructor mites?

  • Bee honey
  • Bee wax
  • Bee brood cells
  • Bee pollen

Question 6

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What is a significant consequence of neonicotinoids for bees?

  • Increased honey production
  • Improved navigation
  • Paralysis and death
  • Enhanced immunity

Question 7

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Which statement is true about the economic impact of neonicotinoids?

  • They are rarely used in agriculture
  • Their sales were €1.5 billion in 2008
  • They are only used in Europe
  • They have no impact on honey bees

Question 8

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Which of the following is NOT a threat to honey bees?

  • Viruses
  • Fungi
  • Neonicotinoids
  • Increased biodiversity

Question 9

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What did Einstein supposedly say about honey bees?

  • Honey bees are the most important insects
  • Humans will follow a few years later if honey bees die out
  • Honey bees are immune to most diseases
  • Honey bees are the least significant pollinators

Question 10

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What happens to bees that come into contact with neonicotinoids in small doses?

  • They become more productive
  • They enhance their navigation skills
  • They may forget how to navigate and die alone
  • They become immune to other diseases

Question 11

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What is a major factor contributing to Colony Collapse Disorder?

  • Genetic uniformity
  • Increased biodiversity
  • Better nutrition
  • Less human activity

Question 12

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What is the relationship between honey bees and food productivity?

  • Honey bees reduce food productivity
  • Honey bees have no impact on food productivity
  • Honey bees greatly increase food productivity
  • Honey bees only impact non-food crops

Question 13

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Which type of crops were neonicotinoids used on in the US by 2013?

  • Only corn and canola
  • Only fruits and vegetables
  • 95% of corn and canola, most fruits and vegetables
  • No crops

Question 14

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What effect do Varroa destructor mites have after leaving the bee brood cell?

  • They protect the bees
  • They nourish the bees
  • They suck the bodily fluids of bees
  • They leave the hive

Question 15

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What is the outcome if honey bees continue to decline?

  • Increased food diversity
  • Human population growth
  • Catastrophic food shortages
  • More robust ecosystems

Question 16

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What is the main reason for the introduction of neonicotinoids in the early 1990s?

  • To replace chemicals like DDT
  • To enhance honey production
  • To improve bee health
  • To reduce crop diversity

Question 17

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How do honey bees come into contact with neonicotinoids?

  • Through the air
  • By drinking water
  • Through contaminated pollen or water
  • By eating honey

Question 18

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What can lead to birth defects in bees?

  • Genetic diversity
  • Exposure to viruses transmitted by mites
  • Better nutrition
  • Increased hive size

Question 19

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Why is genetic uniformity a problem for honey bees?

  • It increases their resilience
  • It makes them more susceptible to diseases
  • It improves their pollination abilities
  • It enhances their navigation skills

Question 20

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What is a key message of the video?

  • Honey bees are not important for human survival
  • Honey bees are fighting for their survival and we must help
  • Human activities have no impact on honey bees
  • The death of bees is not a serious issue
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