Comprehension Quiz

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What effect do microplastics have on bees?

They make bees stronger

They make honey taste better

They help bees find flowers

They damage bees’ memory and health

How do microplastics enter the environment?

From cleaning products

From trash and pollution

From plants

Through the internet

Why is this dangerous for humans?

We rely on bees to pollinate food crops

Bees produce plastic

We eat bees

Bees can’t live in cities

Where have scientists found microplastics?

Only in oceans

In air, water, soil, and honey

Only in Africa

Inside machines

What is biochar used for?

Cleaning microplastics from soil

Feeding bees

Building houses

Making plastic

What are some ways people can help reduce microplastics?

Throw more plastic away

Use more cars

Use reusable items and recycle

Plant more trees

What percent of world food crops rely on pollinators?

10%

35%

20%

80%

What problem do microplastics cause in plants?

They make flowers smell bad

They stop plants from growing roots

They create new plants

They block pollen from reaching plants

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Words

Definitions

Help plants grow by moving pollen

Contact with something harmful

Search for food

Tiny pieces of plastic

Body part that fights disease

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Words

Definitions

Lower

Stop

Effect

Danger

Eat

Discussion Questions

How can you personally help reduce plastic waste in your daily life?

Why are bees important for humans and nature?

What other animals or insects might be affected by pollution? How?

Bees, Memory, and Microplastics: A New Danger to Nature

June 11, 2025•5 min read•Health•Intermediate