Q 01/05

How many eyes do honey bees possess?

A) Five

B) Three

C) Two

D) Eight

Answer · why

A) Five

Honey bees have five eyes: two large compound eyes on the sides of their head for detecting movement and color, and three smaller simple eyes (ocelli)...

Q 02/05

What is the primary role of a male honey bee in the colony?

A) Foraging

B) Defence

C) Egg-laying

D) Reproduction

Answer · why

D) Reproduction

Males do not forage, defend the hive or lay eggs; their one job is to fertilise a virgin queen on her nuptial flight, after which most die.

Q 03/05

Which resinous bee product seals cracks and protects the hive from pathogens?

A) Propolis

B) Beeswax

C) Royal Jelly

D) Pollen

Answer · why

A) Propolis

Propolis, also known as 'bee glue,' is made from plant resins mixed with beeswax and saliva. Bees use it to seal openings, smooth internal walls, and ...

Q 04/05

What is the typical lifespan of a queen honey bee?

A) About 6 weeks

B) About 1 year

C) 2 to 7 years

D) Over 15 years

Answer · why

C) 2 to 7 years

A queen mates only in her first weeks and then rations that stored sperm for years; beekeepers often replace her after a year or two once her laying d...

Q 05/05

Which color can bees see that is invisible to humans?

A) Orange

B) Infrared

C) Red

D) Ultraviolet

Answer · why

D) Ultraviolet

Bees have trichromatic vision, but unlike humans who see red, green, and blue, bees perceive blue, green, and ultraviolet light. This allows them to s...