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QuizMultiple Choice

Scientific Inquiry

Question 10 • 2025-2026_MDCPS_S3C_CA_2002100-M/J Comprehensive Science 3 A

Several students want to conduct a descriptive investigation on igneous rocks.Which process is most likely to be part of their investigation?

Answer
A
observing igneous rock samples collected from different sites
B
conducting an experiment to study the composition of igneous rocks
C
comparing observations of igneous rocks to observations of metamorphic rocks
D
testing a hypothesis about igneous rocks using an independent variable

Explanation

A descriptive investigation focuses on observing and describing a subject rather than testing a hypothesis or changing variables. Observing igneous rock samples collected from different sites fits that purpose. Testing a hypothesis with an independent variable is characteristic of an experiment, not a descriptive investigation.

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