2 . What does the professor say is the ideal pollinator for a plant? A. A pollinator that pollinates the plant during the pollinator’s migration
B. A pollinator that is hungry and moves quickly C. A pollinator that feeds on a variety of plants D. A pollinator that moves slowly from flower to flower
3. According to the professor, what are some features of a flowering plant that can affect how attractive it is to pollinators? Select 2 answers. A. The distance between the plants that have open flowers B. The duration of the plant’s flowering cycle
C. The amount of water the plant recently received D. The number of flowers that bloom at the same time
4. Why does the professor mention bats? A. To emphasize that mammals can also be pollinators B. To help explain the role of flower color in attracting pollinators C. To suggest that bats are not efficient pollinators D. To explain why some bats do not benefit from flowers that bloom only at night 5. According to the lecture, what can be inferred about a royal water lily whose flowers are red? A. Its flowers have already been pollinated. B. Beetles are trapped inside of its flowers. C. Its flowers will soon increase in temperature. A. Its flowers have just closed. 6. What is the professor’s opinion about the effect of agriculture on pollination ecology? A . She fears the effect may be more widespread than previously believed .
B. She believes the effect will ultimately prove to be beneficial. C. She thinks the harmfulness of agriculture may be overstated. D. She is surprised there is so little research on the subject.
Activity 10.2: Business Class Discussion
Directions: • Listen to the conversation and take notes . Scan the QR code to listen to the audio track . • Listen to the questions and answer them . Scan the QR code to listen to the audio track . • Check your answers using the answer key at the end of this section .
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