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Which is a characteristic of pseudoscience?(1 point)
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testable claims
testable claims

new hypotheses
new hypotheses

anecdotal evidence
anecdotal evidence

specific explanations
specific explanations
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.

A mining company hires a team of scientists to research how their mines impact local wildlife. They are not happy with the results, so they wait a few years to publish. They do not include the name of their company in the publication. The language is vague and some findings are omitted. The results are published online, not in a scientific journal.

When evaluating this information, which is most concerning?

(1 point)
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publication type
publication type

publication date
publication date

reliability
reliability

authorship
authorship
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What is the greatest advantage of using different methods that result in the same outcome?(1 point)
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Scientists have options for when they are trying to produce a certain result.
Scientists have options for when they are trying to produce a certain result.

The pros and cons can be identified and compared for each method.
The pros and cons can be identified and compared for each method.

Even more methods can be identified that reach the same outcome.
Even more methods can be identified that reach the same outcome.

The cheaper method can be used to arrive at the same outcome.
The cheaper method can be used to arrive at the same outcome.
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If a group of astronomers developed a theory about how stars form, which event would lead to the durability of their theory?(1 point)
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The theory developed by the astronomers is revisited and reexamined several times.
The theory developed by the astronomers is revisited and reexamined several times.

A rival theory is put forth at the same time that suggests something different about star formation.
A rival theory is put forth at the same time that suggests something different about star formation.

A different group of scientists finds evidence refuting the theory.
A different group of scientists finds evidence refuting the theory.

The theory is completely replaced by newer, more popular theories over time.
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Scientists discovered that runoff from some plant fertilizers can produce algal blooms that negatively affect ocean ecosystems. Which of the following options provides evidence of how algal blooms harm ocean ecosystems?(1 point)
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Excessive nutrients from fertilizer runoff increase the amount of plant and algae growth in water bodies.
Excessive nutrients from fertilizer runoff increase the amount of plant and algae growth in water bodies.

Authorities warn the public not to let their dogs swim in water bodies with algal blooms since they could get sick from algae exposure.
Authorities warn the public not to let their dogs swim in water bodies with algal blooms since they could get sick from algae exposure.

Large algal blooms rapidly decompose, contributing to increased CO2 and low-oxygen water that can reduce fish habitats.
Large algal blooms rapidly decompose, contributing to increased CO 2 and low-oxygen water that can reduce fish habitats.

Rainfall and irrigation can cause excess water to enter the soil, resulting in excess fertilizer runoff that ends up in the ocean.
Rainfall and irrigation can cause excess water to enter the soil, resulting in excess fertilizer runoff that ends up in the ocean.
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anecdotal evidence
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reliability
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The pros and cons can be identified and compared for each method.
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The theory developed by the astronomers is revisited and reexamined several times.
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Large algal blooms rapidly decompose, contributing to increased CO2 and low-oxygen water that can reduce fish habitats.