Question

Honey bees store nectar in bee hives because:

• A. bees have high appetite
• B. to use it for defense during attacks
• C. flowering is seasonal
• D. they are lazy

Answer 1

The correct option is C flowering is seasonal

Bees collect nectar from flowers, convert it into honey and store it in their hive. Flowers and their nectar may be available only for a part of the year. So, bees store this nectar for their use all through the year.