Nature of Science Review

When looking at the data on the graph, we can infer?

• The plants in group A received more sunlight.

• The plants in group B received more sunlight.

• The plants in group A received less water.

• The plants in group B were tomato plants.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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A scientist spends time doing research and wants to share those findings with the scientific community. Which is the BEST way to share the findings?

• Publish in a scientific journal.

• Post the findings on social media.

• Call other scientists to tell them.

• Print out a copy and pass them out.

A scientist shares her research on the effect of rain on the ocean with other scientists. What should the other scientist do first?

• Read the research and check the evidence.

• Throw a party for the scientist.

• Immediately publish all the findings for students to read.

• Don't bother to read the research and check the evidence because it must be correct.

Which shows the correct data from the graph?

• bees-1

  ladybugs-7

  spiders-3

  ants-9

• bees-2

  ladybugs-7

  spiders-3

  ants-9

• bees-1

  ladybugs-7

  spiders-3

  ants-10

• bees-1

  ladybugs-7

  spiders-4

  ants-9

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Empirical evidence is evidence that scientists gather through observation and experiments. Which statement about an animal is considered empirical evidence?

• The zebra is a cool animal.

• The kangaroo is 6 feet tall.

• The cub will grow more in the summer.

• I would not want to live in a pig pen.