Question

10 in a \simple\ landscape dominated by multiple monoculture almond orchards, native bees and hoverflies (both important pollinator groups) were only found near almond trees within 100 meters of native mallee vegetation. in contrast, in a \complex\ agricultural landscape made up of small mosaic patches of many different crops, gardens, and remnant native vegetation, native bees and hoverflies were found at almond trees further than 100 meters from native vegetation.
in the new paper in the international journal of agricultural sustainability, i found a possible link between more wild pollinators and more complex landscapes. the critical difference was the diversity of resources available to wild pollinators throughout the year. in \complex\ landscapes food, water, and nesting resources were all available to pollinators within their typical home range (usually less than 1 - 2 km).
a sustainable farm isnt just efficient to manage or designed to produce maximum yields per hectare. it also depends on conservation of biodiversity, ecosystem function, and diversification of crops and/or livestock.
maintaining biodiversity in farming supports important ecosystem services that can
assessment questions
which statement best describes the main idea of paragraphs 10 - 11?
a. a \complex\ landscape includes only native plant species, which are more likely to attract native pollinators.
b. a \complex\ landscape provides pollinators with the resources they need to survive and pollinate more distant plants.
c. a \simple\ landscape attracts a single species of pollinator, while a \complex\ landscape attracts diverse pollinator species.
d. a \simple\ landscape produces similar crop yields as compared to a \complex\ landscape.

Explanation:

The text compares "simple" and "complex" agricultural landscapes in terms of the presence of native bees and hoverflies (pollinators) and the resources available to them. It shows that in complex landscapes, pollinators can access resources like food, water, and nesting sites within their home - range, allowing them to pollinate more distant plants.

Answer:

B. A "complex" landscape provides pollinators with the resources they need to survive and pollinate more distant plants.