Praxis II Citizenship

Answer: D -The worldwide agriculture industry is facing a potential crisis due to the decrease in the honeybee population. This is widely believed to be a manmade ecological threat-a certain class of pesticides is believed to have caused the unprecedented rate of colony collapse disorder. If the honeybee population continues its rapid decline or experiences a catastrophic die-off, it would imperil the agriculture industry. According to the United Nations, 71 of the 100 most popular crops (which account for 90% of the world’s food supply) are pollinated by bees.