Question

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Read the passage.
Colony Collapse Disorder

In 2006, beekeepers throughout the United States began to notice something new—and troubling. Adult honeybees, known as worker bees, were disappearing from their hives, seemingly abandoning them. Few or no dead bees were found in the hives, while the queen and larvae were alive and well but without the swarm of worker bees that typically attended them to keep them alive. What had happened?

The phenomenon became so widespread that it soon received a name, Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) . There was no denying that CCD was a problem; after all, American agriculture depends on the work of honeybees and other pollinators. At least three-quarters of the crops grown in the United States depend on honeybee pollination for their survival. These include such staples as strawberries, blueberries, apples, broccoli, asparagus, and almonds. Without them, both farmers and anyone who enjoys fresh fruits and vegetables will suffer.

But what is causing this problem? Scientists have rigorously studied a variety of possible causes, ranging from genetically modified crops to climate change to cell phone towers. Sadly, nothing has shown to be the cause of the problem. The most likely culprits are pathogens, or disease-causing organisms. These have been found in larger numbers in colonies affected by CCD than in those unaffected. But these pathogens have included various viruses and bacteria, some found in greater concentrations in different parts of the country. If CCD is caused by a single disease, identifying that disease will be difficult.

The CCD epidemic is most likely the result of multiple causes—pathogens, poor nutrition, pesticides, lack of genetic diversity, and habitat loss. Efforts to prevent colony loss have been mildly successful. The number lost has declined each year since 2008. But until a solution to this problem is found, CCD will remain a concern that will threaten not only the future of bees, but also of the people who rely on the food that they help produce.

What are the central ideas in "Colony Collapse Disorder"?

Select the two correct answers.


A. The most likely cause of CCD is pathogens.

B. Adult bees are abandoning their colonies.

C. Honeybees generally live in the same colonies.

D. Few dead bees were found near the colonies.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The most likely cause of CCD is pathogens.

B. Adult bees are abandoning their colonies.

Explanation:

The central ideas in a passage are those that the passage is built around. They give the passage context because the rest of the passage attempts to explain them.

The passage "Colony Collapse Disorder" is about a disorder by the same name that is causing adult honeybees to abandon their hives with the most likely cause for it to be pathogens.

These two are the central ideas because firstly, the passage mentions that adult honeybees are abandoning their colonies then explains why they think this is happening as well as the effects it could have.

It then talks about the likely cause of CCD and upon penning it to pathogens, explains why it could be pathogens and which pathogens it could be.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

• A. The most likely cause of CCD is pathogens.
• B. Adult bees are abandoning their colonies.

Step-by-step explanation:

The central ideas in a passage are those that the passage is built around. They give the passage context because the rest of the passage attempts to explain them.

The passage "Colony Collapse Disorder" is about a disorder by the same name that is causing adult honeybees to abandon their hives with the most likely cause for it to be pathogens.

These two are the central ideas because firstly, the passage mentions that adult honeybees are abandoning their colonies then explains why they think this is happening as well as the effects it could have.

It then talks about the likely cause of CCD and upon penning it to pathogens, explains why it could be pathogens and which pathogens it could be.