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Which statement is an example of an observation a scientist would make to classify a rock?

A rock is larger than other rocks.
A rock was found in a stream.
A rock is formed from molten lava.
A rock cracks in half after a rainstorm.

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A rock was found in a stream.

This is a direct observation about the rock's environment that helps classify it (for example, indicating a sedimentary origin). The statement "formed from molten lava" is an inference, and the others are less useful for classification.