Question

which phrase from the passage provides context for the meaning of the word diversity in paragraph 15?
○ “...losing crucial native grasslands and conservation lands...” (paragraph 14)
○ “...decrease flower abundance can also affect bee health and pollination services.”
○ “each plant species provides different balances of amino acids, fats, vitamins, and minerals in its pollen” (paragraph 15)
○ “...honey bee nutritional availability.” (paragraph 15)

Explanation:

To determine the phrase that provides context for "diversity" in paragraph 15, we analyze each option:

• The first option is about losing grasslands/conservation lands (paragraph 14), which is not related to the meaning of "diversity" in paragraph 15.
• The second option is about flower abundance affecting bee health/pollination services, not about diversity.
• The third option, "each plant species provides different balances of amino acids, fats, vitamins, and minerals in its pollen" (paragraph 15), shows variety among plant species, which relates to the concept of diversity (variety).
• The fourth option is about honey bee nutritional availability, not directly about diversity.

So the phrase that provides context for "diversity" is the one about different plant species having different nutrient balances.

Answer:

"each plant species provides different balances of amino acids, fats, vitamins, and minerals in its pollen" (paragraph 15)