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1 markIntroduction to Animal Sciences

CSEC Agricultural Science · 2014 (second paper) · Paper 2 · Question 9(c)(iii)

A beekeeper notices that a new queen with many worker bees emerges from the hive and forms a swarm on a nearby tree.

Suggest ONE advantage of swarming to the beekeeper.

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  1. 9(a)State TWO advantages and ONE disadvantage of this method of grazing.[3 marks]
  2. 9(b)(i)Identify the piece of equipment shown in Figure 1.[1 mark]
  3. 9(b)(ii)Explain how this piece of equipment is used to separate fertile eggs from infertile eggs.[2 marks]
  4. 9(c)(i)Suggest THREE reasons why the bees have swarmed.[3 marks]
  5. 9(c)(ii)Explain ONE management practice that the beekeeper could adopt to prevent swarming.[2 marks]

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