AnswersFL-2001340-Environmental Science A-CREvaluating Scientific Explanations

Evaluating Scientific Explanations Answers

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Which statement is scientifically reasonable?

A
One study showed that pesticides were affecting bee populations near one farm. Therefore, pesticides on crops is the only reasonable explanation.
B
A post online claims, “Many people thought that cell phone signals were confusing the bees’ sense of navigation.” Therefore, cell phone signals is the best explanation.
C
Multiple scientific experiments need to be conducted to determine whether these possible causes are affecting bee populations.
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Which statement would most likely be found in an advertisement from a drink maker?

A
Drinking this product may be less healthy than drinking water.
B
Professional athletes drink this product during competitions.
C
This drink is similar to soda in the amount of sugar it contains per serving.
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What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

A
The article that Yuki read (Scenario B) has been peer reviewed.
B
The article in Scenario B is published in a scientific journal.
C
The article in Scenario B has been judged for quality by other professionals in the field.
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Which sources are reliable? Check all that apply.a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration article discussing Pacific bluefin tuna population numbersa high school student’s blog discussing sources of biofuelan advertisement for a protein drink in Exercise magazinea study describing clinical trials of a new medication in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistryan entry about the mating habits of snow leopards that can be edited by the general public

A
a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration article discussing Pacific bluefin tuna population numbers
B
a high school student’s blog discussing sources of biofuel
C
an advertisement for a protein drink in Exercise magazine
D
a study describing clinical trials of a new medication in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
E
an entry about the mating habits of snow leopards that can be edited by the general public

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