Question

Which of the following is an observation and not an inference?
a.
A cup with steam coming from it will be hot to the touch.
b.
Dark clouds in the sky will mean rain later in the afternoon.
c.
Bubbles form when two chemicals are mixed together.
d.
A plastic bag moving along the ground is being pushed by the wind.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

"Bubbles form when two chemicals are mixed together" is a direct observation (you see the bubbles). The others state causes or predictions (inferences).