Question

Sara and Monique are investigating light in their science class. They know that light usually travels in a straight line. However, when Sara puts a pencil into a glass of water, the pencil seems to break where the water and air meet. Monique asks Sara questions about what she noticed.

If Monique is trying to think like a scientist, why is she asking Sara questions?
Responses
A She wants to copy the answers for their project.She wants to copy the answers for their project.
B She wants to get a good score on their science test.She wants to get a good score on their science test.
C She wants to make Sara doubt and question her ideas.She wants to make Sara doubt and question her ideas.
D She wants to understand and check Sara’s observations.She wants to understand and check Sara’s observations.

Answer 1

D — She wants to understand and check Sara’s observations. Scientists ask questions to clarify, verify, and test observations and ideas.