Willow Tree Flowers And Why Bumblebees Like Them.

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    What eats the nectar in the flowers?

    • Pigeons
    • Adult Bumblebees and other pollinating insects
    • Mice
    • Willow warblers
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Explore the relationship between willow tree flowers, known as catkins, and their pollinators, bumblebees. Learn about the lifecycle of catkins, the habitat preferences of willow trees, and the vital role of bumblebees in pollination. This quiz enhances understanding of plant-insect interactions and ecosystems.

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  • 2. 

    What will the catkins turn into after the bee visits them?

    • Leaves

    • Twigs

    • Roots

    • Little black seeds with tiny fluffy parts to help them blow in the wind

    Correct Answer
    A. Little black seeds with tiny fluffy parts to help them blow in the wind
    Explanation
    After the bee visits the catkins, they will turn into little black seeds with tiny fluffy parts to help them blow in the wind. This is because the bee helps in the pollination process by transferring pollen from the male catkins to the female flowers, leading to the formation of seeds. The fluffy parts on the seeds help them disperse through the wind, allowing for potential growth in new locations.

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    What kind of habitat do willow trees like to grow in?

    • Very dry dusty places

    • Wet and damp ground, edges of rivers and lakes

    • Tops of mountains

    • At the low tide mark surrounded by seaweeds

    Correct Answer
    A. Wet and damp ground, edges of rivers and lakes
    Explanation
    Willow trees prefer to grow in wet and damp habitats, such as the edges of rivers and lakes. This is because willow trees have adapted to thrive in areas with high water availability. The wet and damp ground provides the necessary moisture for their roots, and the proximity to rivers and lakes ensures a constant water supply. Additionally, willow trees have a high tolerance for flooding, making them well-suited for these types of habitats.

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    What do adult bumblebees feed to their babies?

    • Cheerios

    • Milk

    • Pollen from the flowers

    • Honey

    Correct Answer
    A. Pollen from the flowers
    Explanation
    Adult bumblebees feed pollen from the flowers to their babies. Pollen is a rich source of protein and other nutrients, making it an ideal food for the developing larvae. Bumblebees collect pollen from flowers using their specialized mouthparts and transport it back to their nests. Once inside the nest, the adult bumblebees regurgitate the pollen and mix it with nectar to create a nutritious paste-like substance called "bee bread." This bee bread is then fed to the young bumblebee larvae, ensuring their proper growth and development.

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    What are willow tree flowers called?

    • Catnip

    • Caterpillar

    • Catkin

    • Catacomb

    Correct Answer
    A. Catkin
    Explanation
    Willow tree flowers are called catkins. Catkins are long, slim, cylindrical clusters of flowers that hang down from the branches of willow trees. They are typically covered in fine hairs and contain both male and female flowers. The term "catkin" is derived from the Dutch word "katteken," meaning "kitten," which refers to the resemblance of the flowers to a cat's tail.

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    What colours can you find on a bumblebee?  There are five right answers...

    • Orange

    • Pink

    • Black

    • White

    • Purple

    • Red

    • Green

    • Grey

    • Yellow

    • Blue

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Orange
    A. Black
    A. White
    A. Red
    A. Yellow
    Explanation
    Bumblebees typically have black and yellow stripes on their bodies, which are represented by the colors black and yellow in the answer. Additionally, some species of bumblebees may have orange, white, or red markings, which are also included in the answer. Therefore, the correct answer includes the colors orange, black, white, red, and yellow.

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