Question

question 12 (6.66 points)
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read the following paragraph:
next time you raid the kitchen for a snack, but sure to thank a bee! these tiny insects play a vital role in helping plants reproduce. among these plants are apples, strawberries, and almonds, which a lot of us eat on a regular basis. since the bees can pollinate large areas more evenly, it not only leads to increased crops at harvest time, but it also means tastier fruits and veggies!
which of the following sentences best paraphrases the entire paragraph?

• fruits and vegetables are important to our diet.
• bees pollinate apples, strawberries and almonds.
• bees make food taste better.
• bees have a positive impact on our food supply.

Explanation:

The original paragraph focuses on bees' vital role in plant reproduction (for common human foods), leading to larger crop yields and tastier produce. The first option only addresses diet importance, ignoring bees. The second only lists specific pollinated plants, missing the broader impact. The third only mentions taste, not crop quantity or the full role. The fourth option encompasses all key points: bees' positive effect on the food we rely on, including yield and quality.

Answer:

Bees have a positive impact on our food supply.