Which of the following is a scientific statement?

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Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.

Limiting carbon emissions is necessary to combat climate change.
Limiting carbon emissions is necessary to combat climate change.

Using animals for scientific experiments is unethical.
Using animals for scientific experiments is unethical.

Nanotechnology is dangerous and should be heavily regulated

Answer 1

The scientific statement among the options provided is:

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.

This statement is empirical and can be tested and measured, making it a scientific fact. The other statements involve ethical considerations or opinions that cannot be tested in the same empirical way.