2. The problem of honeybees disappearing is called
a) colony disappearing disorder
b) colony collapse disorder
c) colony cooperation disorder
3. According to the article, honeybees pollinate ________ of America's food supply.
a) all
b) a quarter
c) one third
4. If honeybees disappear due to CCD, food prices will
a) rise
b) fall
c) collapse
5. Haagen Daaz is worried about CCD because they flavour their ice creams with
a) honeybees
b) beekeepers
c) fruits and nuts
6. What's the most important thing people can do to save the honeybee?
a) eat less ice cream
b) donate to CCD research
c) transport more beehives
7. Scientists need to _______ the causes of Colony Collapse Disorder.
a) investigate
b) blame
c) hide
8. One of the possible causes of CCD is the use of poisons called
a) pesticides
b) allergies
c) pollinators
9. Moving honeybees from place to place is called
a) CCD transportation
b) commercial bee migration
c) beekeeper pollination
10. Another way to help the honeybee is to _______ about the problem.
a) spread the word
b) spread denial
c) stop talking
Activity 6. Match the words with their meanings
Word
Meaning
allergic
adjective
caused by an allergy (a bad physical reaction to
certain foods or substances that some people
experience)
climate change
noun
global changes in temperature, wind patterns,
rainfall, etc mainly caused by the burning of
fossil fuels like coal and oil
collapse
noun (also verb)
the sudden failure or falling apart of something
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