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Why People Hate Bees
Julia Schaller
Mr.Hooker
6th hour
Earth science Many people hate bees because they are there when you don't want them around and they sting. But the truth is, bees are innocent and they are very important in the world. Bees are pollinators which means they transfer pollen and seeds from one flower to another, fertilizing the plant so it can grow and produce food. Cross pollination helps the worlds crops and wild plants to thrive. Without pollination many plants would die off. The problem is bees are disappearing around the world. Bees are simply abandoning their hives and never returning. The number of hives in the United States have lowered which is a major problem. But what could cause this? Researchers think the

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