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Formulating Scientific Questions — Quiz

Question 2 • Biology

Why is this considered a nonscientific question? “What color is a great horned owl?”

Answer
A
The question does not require testing to answer.
B
The question addresses a gap in knowledge.
C
The question reflects an opinion.
D
The question asks about phenomena that cannot be measured.

Explanation

A great horned owl’s color can be found by observing or looking up established facts, so answering the question does not require a scientific test or experiment. That makes “The question does not require testing to answer” the best choice. The color is observable, so it is not an opinion or something impossible to measure.

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