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Introduction to Earth Science — Unit test

Question 13 • WCA 4130 Earth and Space Science 1st Quarter 26-27

Which data can be measured quantitatively?

Answer
A
speed of light
B
odor of gas
C
texture of a solid
D
color of a flame

Explanation

Quantitative data are measured with numbers and units. The speed of light can be measured numerically, for example in meters per second. Odor, texture, and flame color are usually described with words, so they are qualitative observations.

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