Evaluating Scientific Explanations

Question 1

Those who support the alien theory believe that the ancient Egyptians were very primitive. What evidence about the ancient Egyptians suggests that claim is inaccurate? Check all that apply.They built the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.They invented an early version of the wheel.They had a well-developed agricultural system.They raised domesticated animals.They developed a writing system.They used early forms of tools.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They had a well-developed agricultural system.; They raised domesticated animals.; They developed a writing system.; They used early forms of tools.

Question 2

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Those who support the alien theory believe that the ancient Egyptians were very primitive.; The alien theory argues that no blueprints of the pyramids have been found.; The alien theory argues that moving two-ton stones would have required alien technology.

Question 3

Although no blueprints of the pyramids have been found, what evidence suggests humans, not aliens, built the pyramids?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

an ancient rock quarry

Question 4

What claims are made by the transporting company? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The transport is maintained at –18°C.; –18°C maintains the quality of ice cream.; They maintain ice cream crystal size at 15 µm.

Question 5

You found several studies related to the service provided by the company. Which data will you use to make an informed decision? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

data verified by other studies; data provided by an ice cream manufacturer; data from a report put out by a government agency

Question 6

Read "Who Built the Pyramids?”. Leave this link open while you answer the questions throughout the assignment.Give at least two reasons why some people claim the Pyramids of Giza were constructed by aliens.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Those who support the alien theory believe that the ancient Egyptians were very primitive. They argue that no blueprints of the pyramids have been found and that moving twoton stones would have required alien technology.

Question 7

What evidence contradicts the theory that moving two-ton stones was physically impossible for the Egyptians, and must have been done using alien technology?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Archaeological evidence shows that Egyptians worked together to build the pyramids. Remains of quarries and ancient tools suggest that large slabs were created from rock beds. The slabs were placed on sleds and pulled to the building site. To make this process easier, men most likely poured oil on the roadway. This process is depicted in tomb paintings that date back to 1900 BCE.

Question 8

Is the alien theory a scientific claim? Why or why not?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The alien theory is not a scientific claim because it is not based on valid data, there is no evidence to support it, and it does not come from a reliable source.

Question 9

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Egyptians worked together to build the pyramids.; Quarries and ancient tools suggest that large slabs were created from rock beds.; The slabs were placed on sleds and pulled to the building site.; Oil was poured on the roadway to make the process easier.; This process is depicted in tomb paintings that date back to 1900 BCE.

Question 10

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The alien theory is not based on valid data.; The alien theory is not supported by evidence.; The alien theory does not come from a reliable source.

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