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Answer: DSet 3: Command of Evidence
Explanation
PASSAGE
Bees communicate the location of food sources through a 'waggle dance.' The direction of the dance indicates the angle relative to the sun, and the duration indicates the distance. This allows other bees to find the flowers without directly following the scout.
According to the text, how do bees determine the distance to a food source from the dance?
A. By the color of the dancing bee.
B. By the duration of the waggle portion.
C. By the sound the bee makes.
D. By following the scout bee directly.✓ Correct
Detailed Explanation
The text explicitly states 'the duration indicates the distance. '
Key Evidence:
• "duration indicates the distance"
Why others are wrong: A (Color is not mentioned.), C (Sound is not mentioned.), D (The text says they find flowers 'without directly following the scout.').