Question

What evidence from the text best supports the inference that people have been more concerned with the health of honeybees than wild bumblebees in recent years? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) Responses People are more familiar with honeybee die-offs. People are more familiar with honeybee die-offs. New research shows that honeybee diseases may be spilling over to wild bumblebees. New research shows that honeybee diseases may be spilling over to wild bumblebees. Some species of bumblebees have declined up to 96 percent locally. Some species of bumblebees have declined up to 96 percent locally.

Answer 1

The two correct answers that best support the inference that people have been more concerned with the health of honeybees than wild bumblebees in recent years are:

1. People are more familiar with honeybee die-offs.
2. New research shows that honeybee diseases may be spilling over to wild bumblebees.

These responses indicate a greater public awareness and focus on honeybees, implicitly suggesting that bumblebees are receiving less attention despite the serious issues they face.