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Set 2: Inferences

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

Honeybees perform a unique behavior called the 'waggle dance' to communicate the location of food sources to other bees. The direction of the dance indicates the direction of the food relative to the sun, while the duration of the waggle corresponds to the distance.

What can be inferred about honeybee communication?

A. It relies on complex visual patterns that only queen bees can interpret.
B. It conveys specific spatial information using physical movements.✓ Correct
C. It is less effective than other animal communication systems.
D. It requires direct physical contact between bees.

Detailed Explanation

The dance encodes both direction (relative to sun) and distance (waggle duration)—spatial information conveyed through movement.

Key Evidence:

• "direction of the dance indicates the direction"

• "duration corresponds to the distance"

Why others are wrong: A (All bees interpret the dance, not just queens.), C (Effectiveness is not discussed.), D (The dance is observed, not touched.).

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