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Scientific Measurement — Unit test

Question 13 • (Rogowski)WCA 4321 Environmental Science 1st 9 weeks 26-27

What is the main purpose of scientific models?

Answer

A

The main purpose of models is to have a physical object to which to refer.

B

The main purpose of models is to represent observations.

C

The main purpose of models is to study systems that no longer exist.

D

The main purpose of models is to gain a better understanding of the world.

Explanation

Scientific models help people describe, investigate, and explain how systems work. Their main purpose is to improve our understanding of the world, not simply to provide a physical object or represent observations.

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