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The Progress of Scientific Knowledge — Unit test Answers

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According to a recent encyclopedia entry about dog breeds, Labrador retrievers come in two specific breeds: English and American. The article cites six studies from several scientific journals about dog breeding showing that males of both breeds usually average 29-41 kg (65-90 lb) in weight, and females usually average 25-32 kg (55-70 lb) in weight. Anna’s female Labrador retriever weighs 38 kg (83 lb). What does Anna’s dog’s weight indicate about the reliability of this source?

A
This is still a reliable source because it clearly cites scientific research.
B
This is still a reliable source because it is a printed book, not the Internet.
C
This is no longer a reliable source because Anna disproved the studies.
D
This is no longer a reliable source because Anna’s dog’s weight is in the range for males.
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Cory recorded the following values when he measured the length of leaves from one tree.Length in centimeters: 10, 13, 11, 12, 12, 11, 8What is the mean of Cory’s data?

A
8 cm
B
10 cm
C
11 cm
D
13 cm
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Which scientists contributed to the determination of how CFCs in clouds in the upper atmosphere could destroy ozone molecules?

A
chemists only
B
meteorologists and chemists
C
astronomers and chemists
D
biologists, chemists, and physicians
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Cholera is a disease that is spread in water. Which would be the most practical way to prevent the spread of cholera in a human population?

A
adding antibiotics to the water
B
irradiating the water
C
improving sanitation
D
restricting use of natural water sources
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A science class tested ways to clean water after an oil spill. Each group of students was given 100 mL of vegetable oil, 100 mL of engine oil, and 800 mL of water in a rectangular plastic container. Each container also held five floating wooden cubes (5 cubic centimeters each) representing animals in the water. Each group was tasked with removing as much oil as possible in a 20 minute period, leaving “clean water” in the container, using whatever tools they brought to class. The results of the “clean-up” are presented in the table below.Group Vegetable oil removed (mL)Engine oil removed (mL)1102021101303604048070Based on the results above, which group’s data are obviously unreliable?

A
group 1
B
group 2
C
group 3
D
group 4

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