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QuizMultiple Choice

Evaluating Scientific Explanations

Question 9 • FL-2001340-Environmental Science A-CR

Which describes the difference between a claim and a scientific claim?

Answer
A
Claims are based more on truth than scientific claims are.
B
Anyone can make a claim, but a scientific claim is backed by experimental evidence.
C
Claims are based on evidence and scientific claims are made by scientists.
D
Controlled experiments are used in claims, while scientific claims use multiple trials.

Explanation

Anyone can make a claim, but a scientific claim is supported by evidence gathered through scientific methods, such as observations or experiments. Choice B captures this difference; simply being made by a scientist does not automatically make a claim scientific.

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