Read this information about environmental scientists and chemists.

A 2-column table with 4 rows. Column 1 is labeled Environmental Scientists with entries Identify problems in the environment and look for solutions to protect the environment and the population; Work in offices, in laboratories, and in the field gathering data and observing the environment; Earn a median annual wage of 61,700 dollars in 2010; Require a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a natural science for most jobs. Column 2 is labeled Chemists with entries Study structure and composition of substances and use this knowledge to develop new products and materials; Work in laboratories and offices; Earn a median annual wage of 69,790 dollars in 2010; Require a minimum of a bachelor's degree, and certain fields require a master's degree.

Which statement accurately describes a way in which the jobs of environmental scientists and chemists compare?

Chemists study the structure and composition of a substance, while environmental scientists study the environment.
Chemists spend a great deal of time working in the field, while environmental scientists do not.
Both environmental scientists and chemists are required to earn a minimum of a master’s degree.
Both environmental scientists and chemists earned a median annual wage between $60,000 and $70,000 in 2010.

1 answer

The statement that accurately describes a way in which the jobs of environmental scientists and chemists compare is:

Both environmental scientists and chemists earned a median annual wage between $60,000 and $70,000 in 2010.

In 2010, environmental scientists earned a median annual wage of $61,700, while chemists earned a median annual wage of $69,790, both of which fall within that range.