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Justin notices a particular type of caterpillar feeds only on cottonwood trees in his neighborhood.In which way has Justin increased his scientific knowledge?

A
He has made observations about the natural world.
B
He has used technology.
C
He has performed a practical experiment.
D
He has performed an unethical experiment.
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A student takes notes in class as shown below.A. Uses an objective process Is updated constantlyB. Is not objective Does not use a process Resists new information

A
A: “Science”; B: “Pseudoscience”
B
A: “Pseudoscience”; B: “Science”
C
A: “Characteristics of Science”; B: “Limitations of Science”
D
A: “Limitations of Science”; B: “Characteristics of Science”
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Which best describes why scientists need to be creative?

A
They need to be sure that the evidence backs up the conclusion.
B
They need to notice all of the evidence carefully.
C
They need to be constantly asking questions.
D
They need to think of ways to solve problems.
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Which is a common characteristic of both science and pseudoscience?

A
experimentation
B
the collection of information
C
beliefs
D
data
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Kaylee wants to test her hypothesis that she performs better on tests after getting more sleep.In which way will she best be able to do this?

A
by analyzing her test scores when she gets the same amount of sleep
B
by asking her friends if sleep affects their test scores
C
by analyzing her average test scores after nights with different amounts of sleep
D
by reading online about the relationship between sleep and test scores
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Which best describes the main difference between science and pseudoscience?

A
Science deals with beliefs, and pseudoscience deals with evidence.
B
Science deals with collecting opinions, and pseudoscience does not.
C
Science is objective, and pseudoscience is subjective.
D
Science does not involve a process, and pseudoscience does.
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Which describes a scientist being creative?

A
Joshua takes detailed notes about the experiment he is conducting.
B
Elyse reads the references of a study before believing it.
C
Sara tries turning a test tube upside down to collect a gas.
D
Levi asks if redwoods would grow even taller if they had more phosphorus.

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