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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Evaluating Scientific Explanations

Question 1 • FL-2001340-Environmental Science A-CR

Which statement is scientifically reasonable?

Answer
A
One study showed that pesticides were affecting bee populations near one farm. Therefore, pesticides on crops is the only reasonable explanation.
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A post online claims, “Many people thought that cell phone signals were confusing the bees’ sense of navigation.” Therefore, cell phone signals is the best explanation.
C
Multiple scientific experiments need to be conducted to determine whether these possible causes are affecting bee populations.

Explanation

A single study near one farm cannot show that pesticides are the only cause of declining bee populations; other factors may also be involved. An online claim that people suspected cell phone signals is not strong scientific evidence. Multiple well-designed experiments are needed to test whether these possible causes affect bees.

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