It Is 6:00 PM and the Sun Is Due West

question 24

Multiple Choice

It is 6:00 PM and the sun is due west of the hive.A honeybee has just returned to its hive from a patch of flowers that are due north of the hive.Which of the following best describes the type of waggle dance that this bee should perform? Note: The waggle run is the straight part of the dance.

• A)The waggle run should be straight down the vertical axis.
• B)The waggle run should be straight up the vertical axis.
• C)The waggle run should be 90° to the left of the vertical axis.
• D)The waggle run should be 90° to the right of the vertical axis.
• E)The waggle run should be 45° to the right of the vertical axis.

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