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Alyssa observed a flock of small birds in her yard. The birds visited a pair of feeders that her parents put out for them and splashed in the birdbath. Which question is a nonscientific question that she might ask about the birds?

A
Which among the birds that visited the feeders is the most beautiful?
B
Does having a birdbath present affect the feeding habits of the birds?
C
At what time of day do the most birds visit the feeders?
D
Would the birds still visit if the seed in the feeders was changed?
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Why have improvements in microscopes over time resulted in revisions in the cell theory?

A
They have revealed new information about cell structure and processes.
B
They have made microscopes easier to use.
C
They have allowed scientists to share pictures of the cells being studied.
D
They have made it possible to confirm what scientists already suspected.
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Density is mass per unit of volume. Which pair of lab instruments would a student use to measure the density of seawater?

A
a caliper and a flask
B
a stopwatch and a beaker
C
a balance and a beaker
D
a meter stick and a temperature probe
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After examining an experimental procedure, Amir noticed that there was an error in the experimental design. He should

A
be skeptical of the results.
B
be open-minded about the experiment.
C
accept the results and conclusions without question.
D
repeat the experiment to develop scientific consensus.
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Which tool was most likely used in a procedure if the lab report shows that approximately 300 mL of water was used?

A
a volumetric flask
B
a graduated cylinder
C
a pipette
D
a beaker

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