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Which option best describes a scientific consensus?
an observation made by a scientist that is supported by experimentation and investigation
a general agreement among many scientists that is supported by evidence and reasoning
a general agreement among a few scientists that is supported by experimentation and investigation
an observation made by a scientist that is supported by evidence and reasoning

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a general agreement among many scientists that is supported by evidence and reasoning

Explanation: scientific consensus refers to widespread agreement within the scientific community based on accumulated evidence, experiments, and logical reasoning — not just a single observation or a small group's view.