Question

use the following information to answer items 4 and 5. pollinators are organisms that help carry pollen from the male part of the plant to the female part of the plant to reproduce. examples include bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and flower flies. examples of pollinators images of honeybees, butterflies, hummingbirds, flower flies a group of students wants to increase the number of native pollinators near their school -- or pollinators who are adapted to help pollinate local plants. which of the following is the best design solution to this problem? a plant a garden with pollinator - friendly flowers that bloom throughout the year. b use fertilizer to cut down on the number of weeds so that pollinators focus on the correct flowers. c plant more bushes and shrubs that do not flower, and therefore do not require pollination. d import honeybees from another part of the country that has a high level of pollinators.

Explanation:

To increase native pollinators, we need to provide a suitable environment. Option A suggests planting a garden with pollinator - friendly flowers that bloom throughout the year. This provides a continuous food source (nectar/pollen) for pollinators, which is ideal for attracting and sustaining them. Option B: Using fertilizer to cut weeds doesn't directly support pollinators and may harm the ecosystem. Option C: Planting non - flowering bushes/shrubs doesn't provide the necessary resources for pollinators. Option D: Importing honeybees from another region may introduce non - native species, which can disrupt the local ecosystem and may not be the best for native pollinators.

Answer:

A. Plant a garden with pollinator - friendly flowers that bloom throughout the year.