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QuizMultiple Choice

The Cycles of Matter

Question 14 • Environmental Science A

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

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

Explanation

A great horned owl’s color can be found by looking at one or checking a reliable reference; 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 question is not an opinion, and an owl’s color is observable and measurable.

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