Worksheets INDIVIDUAL THEORY TEST Total questions: 50 Worksheet time: 50mins Instructor name: Mrs. zahira nedjraoui Name Class Date 1. What does it indicate when bees fan their wings at the hive entrance in the absence of a nectar flow? a) Cooling the hive b) Evicting excess drones c) Ventilating brood pheromones d) Producing an airflow to distribute Nasonov pheromones 2. Why do honey bees prefer nectar with a sugar concentration between 30-50%? a) Easier to dilute b) Energy efficiency for evaporation and storage c) Prevents spoilage d) Reduces viscosity 3. What is the ideal glucose-to-fructose ratio in honey to minimize crystallization? a) 1:1 b) 2:1 c) 3:1 d) 1:2 4. Which is NOT a characteristic of Africanized honey bees compared to European honey bees? a) Reduced food storage in winter b) Higher resistance to diseases c) Increased defensive behavior d) Smaller brood cell size 5. If laying workers are present in a hive, what is the most effective method of requeening? a) Introduce a caged queen immediately b) Use pheromone treatments to suppress worker egg- laying c) Place a queen cell in the hive d) Shake out the hive and combine it with a queenright colony 6. During a nectar dearth, what is the recommended sugar syrup ratio for feeding colonies? a) 1:1 b) 2:1 c) 3:1 d) 1:2 7. What is the preferred treatment for Nosema ceranae infections? a) Oxytetracycline b) Fumagillin c) Thymol d) Amitraz 12/31/24, 8:35 AM INDIVIDUAL THEORY TEST | Quizizz 1/8 8. What is the most reliable diagnostic tool for detecting American foulbrood bacteria? a) Rope test b) PCR analysis c) Lateral flow essay d) Brood pattern observation 9. Which stage of the Varroa mite's life is most vulnerable to treatment? a) Egg b) Larva c) Nymph d) Adult 10. What is the main method to determine honey authenticity? a) Taste test b) Refractometer c) Visual inspection d) Sugar spectroscopy 11. What is the most effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technique against wax moths? a) Pesticide treatments b) Freezing comb c) Increasing hive entrance size d) Using drone brood traps 12. What is the primary cause of fermentation in stored honey? a) High water content above 18% b) High sugar concentration c) Low enzyme activity d) Presence of pollen 13. Which country is the largest global producer of Acacia honey? a) United States b) Ukraine c) China d) India 14. The queen bee can control the gender of the egg. What is the primary determining factor? a) The time of year b) The temperature and humidity in the hive c) Her age d) The width of the cell 15. What does the diastase number indicate about the honey quality? a) Enzyme activity b) Moisture content c) Pollen diversity d) Antioxidant levels 16. What is the purpose of using a queen excluder in hive management? a) To prevent the queen from leaving the hive b) To restrict the queen to the brood area c) To protect the queen during inspections d) To ensure drones do not enter the honey supers 12/31/24, 8:35 AM INDIVIDUAL THEORY TEST | Quizizz 2/8 17. How long can a colony survive without brood before becoming non-viable? a) 1 week b) 2 weeks c) 6 weeks d) 10 weeks 18. For a beekeeper, which of the following is the main disadvantage of top-bar hives compared to Langstroth hives? a) More expensive to build b) Lower honey production due to smaller comb area c) Higher likelihood of swarming due to hive design d) Increased complexity in queen management 19. What is the main advantage of using foundationless frames in hive management? a) Increase honey production b) Reduce the risk of wax moth infestation c) Prevent swarming d) Encourage natural comb building by bees 20. What is the critical temperature at which the brood begins to die due to overheating? a) 33°C b) 35°C c) 38°C d) 40°C 21. What percentage of a worker bee’s body weight is pollen when it returns to the hive? a) 5% b) 10% c) 20% d) 30% 22. What is the average lifespan of a drone during the mating season? a) 3-4 weeks b) 5-7 weeks c) 8-10 weeks d) 12-14 weeks 23. At what temperature does beeswax start to melt? a) 50°C b) 62-64°C c) 70-75°C d) 80°C 24. What is the typical sign of robbery? a) All the bees remain inside the hive for guarding b) There are bees fighting at the entrance of the hive c) There are dead bees in front of the hive d) Bees enter other hives at night 25. What is the typical cause of "bald brood" in a hive? a) Wax moth infestation b) Varroa mites c) Poor ventilation d) Nosema infection 12/31/24, 8:35 AM INDIVIDUAL THEORY TEST | Quizizz 3/8 26. Which type of carbohydrate is predominant in nectar? a) Glucose b) Fructose c) Sucrose d) Maltose 27. What is the primary symptom of European foulbrood? a) Rope-like consistency of dead brood b) Chalky appearance of brood cells c) Spotty brood pattern d) Twisted yellowish larvae 28. What is the meaning of the HMF (hydroxymethylfurfural) content in honey? a) Measures sugar content b) Indicates honey freshness and heat exposure c) Measures enzyme activity d) Determines honey viscosity 29. Which factor most influences flower selection by foraging bees? a) Nectar concentration b) Flower color c) Flower size d) Presence of pollen 30. Which pest lays eggs in the comb and produces destructive larvae? a) Wax moth b) Varroa mite c) Small hive beetle d) Ants 31. Which gland produces the pheromone that marks flowers visited by the foraging bees? a) Nasonov gland b) Hypopharyngeal gland c) Mandibular gland d) Tarsal gland 32. Which plant produces honey with the highest antibacterial properties? a) Acacia b) Manuka c) Lavender d) Clover 33. Which crop depends almost entirely on honeybee pollination? a) Tomato b) Soybean c) Almond d) Wheat 34. What is the average flight speed of a foraging honeybee? a) 5 km/h b) 10 km/h c) 15 km/h d) 20 km/h 12/31/24, 8:35 AM INDIVIDUAL THEORY TEST | Quizizz 4/8 35. What is the average foraging radius of a honey bee colony? a) 1 km b) 2 km c) 3-5 km d) 10 km 36. What is the recommended beehive orientation in hot and dry climates? a) Facing east to maximize morning sun exposure b) Facing north to minimize direct sun exposure c) Facing south for ventilation d) Facing west for afternoon shade 37. What is a key disadvantage of feeding sugar syrup in arid areas during high temperatures? a) Attraction of pests to the hive b) Rapid fermentation of the syrup c) Increased risk of honey contamination d) Reduced brood rearing activity 38. What type of hive cover is most effective for heat reduction in hot, arid climates? a) Black-painted metal b) Ventilated plastic c) Heavy wooden cover d) Insulated with reflective materials 39. Which native plant in the UAE provides a steady flow of nectar in hot climates? a) Ghaf b) Sidr c) Palm d) Acacia 40. How does extreme heat affect the secretion of beeswax in hot, arid climates? a) Increases secretion b) Significantly reduces secretion c) Has no effect d) Changes its composition 41. What is the ideal water source design for bees in hot regions? a) A deep pool with shade b) Water-filled feeders inside the hive c) An open container of sugar water d) A shallow dish with landing pebbles 42. Which hive feature is most beneficial for ventilation in hot, arid climates? a) Narrow entrance b) Screened bottom boards c) Thick wooden walls d) No upper entrance 43. What is the primary reason for painting beehives with light colors in hot, arid climates? a) To repel predators b) To blend in with the environment c) To reduce heat absorption d) To prevent condensation 12/31/24, 8:35 AM INDIVIDUAL THEORY TEST | Quizizz 5/8 44. What is the primary challenge of maintaining colonies in hot, arid climates? a) Lack of nectar b) Frequent pesticides exposure c) Invasive species d) High temperatures and dehydration 45. How do bees regulate hive temperature in arid climates when external temperatures exceed 40°C? a) Increase water collection for evaporative cooling b) Expand brood chambers to spread heat c) Move the colony deeper into the hive d) Cease foraging activity entirely 46. How can placing a hive entrance facing away from the wind benefit a colony in hot, arid regions? a) Helps in reduce dust intake b) Prevents hive overheating c) Improves airflow for cooling d) Reduces water loss 47. How does extreme heat affect a bee colony's productivity in hot, arid regions? a) Reduces nectar collection b) Reduces brood production c) Deteriorates honey quality d) Reduces worker bee lifespan 48. What is the recommended hive spacing in hot, arid regions to reduce heat stress? a) At least one meter apart to improve airflow b) Tightly clustered to retain moisture c) Randomly spaced to mimic natural conditions d) Close together for shared shade 49. What is the impact of frequent nectar dearths in hot, arid climates on colony behavior? a) Increases brood rearing b) Reduces pollen collection c) Causes early queen replacement d) Promotes robbing and defensive behavior 50. Which of the following is a limiting factor for bee foraging in hot, arid climates? a) Too much sunlight at midday b) Low pollen protein levels c) Water scarcity for hive cooling d) Low nectar availability 12/31/24, 8:35 AM INDIVIDUAL THEORY TEST | Quizizz 6/8 Answer Keys 1. d) Producing an airflow to distribute Nasonov pheromones 2. b) Energy efficiency for evaporation and storage 3. d) 1:2 4. b) Higher resistance to diseases 5. d) Shake out the hive and combine it with a queenright colony 6. b) 2:1 7. b) Fumagillin 8. b) PCR analysis 9. d) Adult 10. d) Sugar spectroscopy 11. b) Freezing comb 12. a) High water content above 18% 13. c) China 14. d) The width of the cell 15. a) Enzyme activity 16. b) To restrict the queen to the brood area 17. c) 6 weeks 18. b) Lower honey production due to smaller comb area 19. d) Encourage natural comb building by bees 20. d) 40°C 21. d) 30% 22. c) 8-10 weeks 23. b) 62-64°C 24. b) There are bees fighting at the entrance of the hive 25. b) Varroa mites 26. c) Sucrose 27. d) Twisted yellowish larvae 28. b) Indicates honey freshness and heat exposure 29. a) Nectar concentration 30. a) Wax moth 31. d) Tarsal gland 32. b) Manuka 33. c) Almond 34. b) 10 km/h 35. c) 3-5 km 36. b) Facing north to minimize direct sun exposure 37. b) Rapid fermentation of the syrup 38. d) Insulated with reflective materials 39. b) Sidr 40. b) Significantly reduces secretion 41. d) A shallow dish with landing pebbles 42. b) Screened bottom boards 43. c) To reduce heat absorption 44. d) High temperatures and dehydration 45. a) Increase water collection for evaporative cooling 46. a) Helps in reduce dust intake 47. b) Reduces brood production 48. a) At least one meter apart to improve airflow 49. d) Promotes robbing and defensive behavior 50. c) Water scarcity for hive cooling 12/31/24, 8:35 AM INDIVIDUAL THEORY TEST | Quizizz 7/8 Worksheets BEE ANATOMY Total questions: 10 Worksheet time: 10mins Instructor name: Mrs. zahira nedjraoui Name Class Date 1. (a) produce wax in segments of abdomen. Choose from the below words Hypopharyngeal Glands Arthart Glands Wax Glands Nasonov Glands Mandibular Glands Dufour Glands Salivary Glands 2. (a) secrete invertase, used to break down the sucrose into glucose and fructose. Choose from the below words Salivary Glands Hypopharyngeal Glands Wax Glands Nasonov Glands Mandibular Glands Dufour Glands 3. (a) leave the 'scented footprint' on flowers and hive. Choose from the below words Hypopharyngeal Glands Wax Glands Nasonov Glands Mandibular Glands Dufour Glands Arnhart Glands 4. (a) orient swarm, hive entrance, and flower attraction. Choose from the below words Hypopharyngeal Glands Arthart Glands Wax Glands Dufour Glands Nasonov Glands 12/31/24, 8:38 AM BEE ANATOMY | Quizizz 1/7 5. (a) make lipids for larval food, alarm pheromone, and queen substance. Choose from the below words Hypopharyngeal Glands Arthart Glands Wax Glands Dufour Glands Mandibular Glands 6. (a) produce royal jelly. Choose from the below words Arthart Glands Nasonov Glands Mandibular Glands Salivary Glands Hypopharyngeal Glands Wax Glands 7. (a) produces pheromones and waxy substances essential for communication, colony cohesion, and marking eggs. Choose from the below words Arthart Glands Nasonov Glands Mandibular Glands Dufour Glands Salivary Glands Wax Glands 12/31/24, 8:38 AM BEE ANATOMY | Quizizz 2/7 8. Mark the correct position of the Hypopharyngeal Gland. A B C D E F G 12/31/24, 8:38 AM BEE ANATOMY | Quizizz 3/7 9. Mark the correct position of the Nasonov Gland. A B C D E F G 12/31/24, 8:38 AM BEE ANATOMY | Quizizz 4/7 10. Mark the correct position of the Salivary Gland. A B C D E F G 12/31/24, 8:38 AM BEE ANATOMY | Quizizz 5/7 Answer Keys 1. Wax Glands 2. Salivary Glands 3. Arnhart Glands 4. Nasonov Glands 5. Mandibular Glands 6. Hypopharyngeal Glands 7. Dufour Glands 8. 9. 10. 12/31/24, 8:38 AM BEE ANATOMY | Quizizz 6/7 Worksheets BEE PATHOLOGY Total questions: 6 Worksheet time: 13mins Instructor name: Mrs. zahira nedjraoui Name Class Date 1. Match each photo to the correct pathology. American Foolbrood (AFB) Chalkbrood European Foolbrood (EFB) Nosema Varroa 12/31/24, 8:40 AM BEE PATHOLOGY | Quizizz 1/6 2. (a) is the primary virus associated with Varroa mite infestations that causes bees to have crippled wings. Choose from the below words Deformed Wing Virus Black Queen Cell Virus Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus Sacbrood Virus 3. (a) is a pest that burrows into comb and creates webbing, causing significant damage in weak colonies. Choose from the below words Wax Moth Varroa Mite Small Hive Beetle Ants 4. Which of the following causes deformed wings in bees? a) Nosema b) Chalkbrood c) Hive beetles d) Varroa Mites 12/31/24, 8:40 AM BEE PATHOLOGY | Quizizz 2/6 5. Match the symptoms to the correct disease or pest. Categorize the following Sunken Caps Uncapped Larvae Ropey Brood Perforated Cappings Foul Smell Twisted Larvae European Foulbrood (EFB) American Foulbrood (AFB) 12/31/24, 8:40 AM BEE PATHOLOGY | Quizizz 3/6 6. Match the best treatment method to the disease or pest. Categorize the following Burn Infected Frames And Hive Materials Treat With Fumagillin Requeen Oxalic Acid Or Formic Acid Treatments American Foulbrood (AFB) Nosema Chalkbrood Varroa Mites 12/31/24, 8:40 AM BEE PATHOLOGY | Quizizz 4/6 Answer Keys 1. - American Foolbrood (AFB) , - Chalkbrood , - European Foolbrood (EFB) , - Nosema , - Varroa 2. Deformed Wing Virus 3. Wax moth 4. d) Varroa Mites 5. European Foulbrood (EFB) Sunken Caps Uncapped Larvae Twisted Larvae American Foulbrood (AFB) Ropey Brood Perforated Cappings Foul Smell 6. American Foulbrood (AFB) Burn Infected Frames And Hive Materials Nosema Treat With Fumagillin Chalkbrood Requeen Varroa mites Oxalic Acid Or Formic Acid Treatments 12/31/24, 8:40 AM BEE PATHOLOGY | Quizizz 5/6 Worksheets HONEY TASTING Total questions: 5 Worksheet time: 10mins Instructor name: Mrs. zahira nedjraoui Name Class Date 1. Mangrove Honey The aroma of mangrove honey is distinct and earthy, with a mild, salty undertone that reflects its coastal origin. It has a fresh, slightly smoky scent, combined with hints of seaweed and a touch of wet wood. You might also notice a delicate sweetness mingling with a subtle herbaceous note, like fresh leaves or green olives. This complex blend of marine and botanical elements gives mangrove honey its unique and unmistakable fragrance. a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 e) 5 2. Ghaf Honey Ghaf honey has a gentle, mellow aroma that reflects the serene desert environment where it’s harvested. At first, you'll notice a mild, earthy sweetness, almost like fresh hay or dried grass. This is complemented by delicate floral notes, reminiscent of wild desert blooms, with a touch of herbal freshness. There’s also a subtle, nutty warmth, hinting at almonds or light wood. The overall scent is soft and soothing, with a light, natural sweetness that captures the essence of the Ghaf tree. a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 e) 5 12/31/24, 8:43 AM HONEY TASTING | Quizizz 1/5 3. Samar Honey Samar honey has a distinct, robust aroma that carries a deep, earthy richness. The first impression is slightly smoky, with a touch of bitterness that sets it apart from other honeys. You might catch a hint of roasted nuts or dark chocolate, creating a warm, savory note. There’s also a subtle floral scent, but it’s more subdued, almost like dried wildflowers. Underneath, you can detect a faint, spicy undertone, giving it an exotic complexity. Overall, Samar honey’s aroma is bold and layered, capturing the essence of the desert landscape where it’s produced. a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 e) 5 4. Mock Honey a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 e) 5 12/31/24, 8:43 AM HONEY TASTING | Quizizz 2/5