How does pollen move from one flower to another?
Bees are not only producers of honey; they are also among the most important pollinators in the world. When a bee visits a flower to collect nectar, grains of pollen stick to its body and are carried to the next flower, allowing the plant to produce seeds and fruit. It is estimated that about one third of the food people eat depends on pollination by insects. In recent years, however, bee populations have fallen in many regions because of disease, loss of habitat and the use of certain chemicals on crops. Scientists urge farmers to plant wildflowers beside their fields and to reduce their use of harmful pesticides.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. It sticks to the body of a bee that visits the flowers.
- Step 1: Pollen sticks to the bee's body.
Answer
It sticks to the body of a bee that visits the flowers.
Why not the others: It is carried from one flower to another only by the rain., It is blown by the wind only. and It is dropped by birds. do not fit.
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