Chapter 26, Problem 28A

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

The waggle dance is a type of communication strategy found among the worker bees. If a bee found a good source of nectar, then it will return to the hive and perform a waggle dance that indicatesthe direction and distance of the food.

Answer to Problem 28A

The correct answer is option B.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation/justification for the correct answer:

Option (B) 40 degrees right of the vertical. The vertical direction indicates the direction of food in direction of the sun and the movement to 40 degrees indicates that food is in 40 degrees right of the sun. the duration of the waggle dance determines the distance. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Explanation for incorrect answer:

Option (A) 60 degrees right of the vertical. If the food is 40 degrees towards the sun, then the bee would dance at a 40-degree angle. Hence, it is incorrect.

Option (C) 40 degrees right of the horizontal. Horizontal direction indicates food away from the sun. Hence, it is incorrect.

Option (D) 60 degrees right of the horizontal. Horizontal direction indicates food away from the sun. Hence, it is an incorrect answer.