How much do you know about bees? - quiz

Despite our professed concern for bees, a YouGov poll for Friends of the Earth found that most of us can't recognise a honey bee. Take the green group's quiz to see how much you knowo The Great British Bee Count take place from 19 May-30 JuneHow many different species of bees are in the UK?13100250-plusWhich of these foods is not pollinated by bees?Strawberries RiceApplesAlmondsBees pollinate what percentage of the world's main crops? 25%33%75%90%How many of the UK's bee species make honey?13100250+When bees visit plants what are they after?WaterScentMating ritualPollenWhich of these items of clothing depends on pollination by bees?Silk tie and scarf Cotton jeans and socksWoolly jumper Polyester walking gearWhat is the main cause of bee decline? Pesticides Habitat lossDiseaseClimate changeHow can I most help bees?Grow different plants for bees to visit all year roundDeck your patio areaMow the lawnUse a pesticide to get rid of aphidsWhich one of the following do you think is the honey bee?Tawny Mining BeeHoney BeeBumblebeeHoverfly5 and above.Not bad.8 and above.Buzzing brilliant! 0 and above.Oh dear. Continue reading...