Scientific Inquiry Answers

Which actions are part of the process of scientific inquiry? Check all that apply.asking a questionperforming an investigationcollecting evidenceproviding explanationscommunicating the resultsdebating the results publicly

Ellie is visiting the Grand Canyon on her summer vacation. Everyone in her tour group marvels at the different rock layers and colors within the canyon. A lot of them are wondering, "Why do the layers vary in color?” How could Ellie use the scientific inquiry process to find out? Check all that apply.She could research what geologists have already discovered about the canyon.She could match the colors with those of other objects at home.She could hike into the canyon and make observations of the rocks in each layer.She could ask other visitors what they think about why the colors vary.She could compare her observations of the rock layers to other rock layers in the area.

Which of these are found in experimental investigations, but not in descriptive investigations? Check all that apply.a questiona hypothesisvariablesa control groupa procedurea conclusion

Scientific questions have certain qualities in common. Choose the descriptions that apply to all scientific questions. Check all that apply.They may generate a testable hypothesis.They must be very complicated.They are formed only by scientists with proper training.They have a narrow focus.They address a gap in knowledge.

Maria and her classmates generated some questions after a field trip to a copper mine in Arizona. Which ones could be answered through scientific investigation? Check all that apply.Is mining for copper bad for the environment?How much copper is extracted from the mine each day?Is copper the best metal for conducting electricity?Do those who work at the mine enjoy their jobs?How much does it cost to operate the dump trucks each year?