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Which are accurate statements about dark matter? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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Scientists thoroughly understand what dark matter is and what it does.
Scientists thoroughly understand what dark matter is and what it does.

Scientists are not convinced that dark matter exists.
Scientists are not convinced that dark matter exists.

Scientists have hypotheses about dark matter but need more data to test their ideas.
Scientists have hypotheses about dark matter but need more data to test their ideas.

New data could cause scientists to change their hypotheses about dark matter.

Answer 1

The two accurate statements about dark matter are:

1. **Scientists have hypotheses about dark matter but need more data to test their ideas.**
2. **New data could cause scientists to change their hypotheses about dark matter.**

These statements reflect the current understanding and ongoing research concerning dark matter in the scientific community.