Which of the following distances does the waggle dance correspond to?

The waggle dance is a unique behavior exhibited by honeybees that serves as a form of communication, particularly to inform other bees about the location of food sources. The duration and intensity of the waggle portion of this dance correlate directly with the distance to the food source from the hive.

When bees perform the waggle dance, they convey not only the direction relative to the sun but also the distance in the energy they expend during the dance. Research has shown that a longer waggle duration corresponds to greater distances. Specifically, the correct range of distances indicated by the waggle dance is between 15 yards to 4 miles. This broad range allows bees to communicate effectively about food sources that may be quite far from the hive.

The other choices do not accurately represent the range that the waggle dance indicates and would not encompass the typical distances bees are known to travel for foraging. Therefore, the answer highlighting 15 yards to 4 miles is well-supported by research on bee communication and behavior.