California's Almond Trees Are Predominantly Pollinated by Honeybees

Multiple Choice

California's almond trees are predominantly pollinated by honeybees.In recent years the honeybee population has dramatically declined.If the honeybee population continues to decline, what will be the likely impact on the state's almond production?

A) Almond yields will remain the same as new pollinators take over the role of the honeybees.
B) Almond yields will increase as more pollen becomes available for wind pollination.
C) Almond yields will decrease as non-pollinating insects consume the available pollen.
D) The cost of almonds will increase because farmers will have to bring bees from across the country to pollinate their trees.
E) Almonds will decrease in size but increase in number.