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These tiny creatures are usually about half an inch long with a rounded body covered in fuzzy hair. They boast a pair of clear wings and have black and yellow stripes that make them easily recognizable. Their big compound eyes, which are great for seeing flowers, give them a somewhat adorable appearance.  \nFrom their cute appearance, it's easy to wonder where these small powerhouses live. Honey bees make their homes in hives, which can be found in the wild or in  \nman-made structures provided by beekeepers. These busy insects are social creatures, living in colonies of up to 60,000 bees, including the queen, worker bees, and drones. And let's not forget, these hives are also where they produce that sweet, golden honey we all love!  \nSpeaking of the sweet stuff, let's buzz into what honey bees eat and their life cycle. These hard workers feed on nectar and pollen from flowers, which they also use to make honey. From eggs, they grow into larvae, pupate and finally emerge as adult bees. Interestingly, the queen, workers, and drones all have different roles to play in the hive and their lifespans vary accordingly.  \nHaving learnt about their life, it's fascinating to see how honey bees interact with us and other animals. While they're crucial for pollinating our crops and flowers, honey bees can also defend themselves with a sting if they feel threatened. Other animals, like bears, are fond of raiding bee hives for honey, but they have to get past the bees'defences! In the grand scheme of life, honey bees play a vital role in our ecosystem, and it's hard to imagine a world without these buzzing beauties.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What are honey bees bodies covered with?  \nA. hard scales B. tiny feathers C. scaly plates D. fuzzy hair  \n2) How do honey bees defend themselves?  \nA. They call for help B. They hide in their hive  \nC. With a sting D. They run away  \n3) What do honey bees use to make honey?  \nA. water and mud B. nectar and pollen  \nC. dirt and soil D. leaves and bark  \n4) What kind of eyes do honey bees have?  \nA. Complex eyes B. Compound eyes  \nC. Simple eyes D. Glowing eyes  \n5) What size are honey bees usually, and what shape is their body?  \nA. Quarter inch long with a cylindrical B. One inch long with a flat body body  \nC. Two inches long with a flat body D. Half an inch long with a rounded  \nbody  \n6) What are honey bees covered in that make them easily recognizable?  \nA. black and yellow stripes B. clear wings  \nC. fuzzy hair D. big compound eyes  \n7) Which animals are fond of raiding bee hives for honey?  \nA. wasps B. cats C. bears D. dogs  \n8) What do honey bees use to make their homes?  \nA. Honey bees make their homes in hives.  \nB. Honey bees make their homes in holes in trees.  \nC. Honey bees make their homes in caves.  \nD. Honey bees make their homes in the ground.  \n9) How many wings do honey bees have?  \nA. One wing B. No wings C. Two wings D. Four wings  \n10) How many bees can be found in a honey bee colony?  \nA. Honey bees can live in colonies of up to 10 bees.  \nB. Honey bees can live in colonies of up to 1,000 bees.  \nC. Honey bees can live in colonies of up to 60,000 bees.  \nD. Honey bees can live in colonies of up to 100 bees.  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"Believe it or not, some of us honey bees don't have wings. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 6](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 6) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 99 | 97 | 96 | 94 | 93 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 86 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 84 | 83 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 71 |\n\n12) \"Our hives are typically empty with only a few bees living in them. \"  \n13) \"Honey is not just your favorite, it’s mine too. 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