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Question 6 • * FL-2001340-Environmental Science Sem 1 CR

A scientist agrees with the scientific consensus that dinosaurs had scaly skin. Then he discovers a new fossil that indicates a dinosaur had feathers. The scientist refuses to consider the new evidence because it does not agree with the accepted ideas. The scientist is

Answer
A
being biased by the scientific consensus.
B
practicing skepticism by ignoring evidence.
C
being open-minded by finding new fossils.
D
drawing conclusions supported by evidence.
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