According to Your Authors,one of the Bottom Lines of Scientific

question 110

Multiple Choice

According to your authors,one of the bottom lines of scientific thinking is

• A)If a claim is extraordinary,we should trust what the authorities say.
• B)If a claim runs counter to what we already know,we can accept it if it appears in a peer-reviewed journal.
• C)If a claim runs counter to what we already know,it should be supported by extraordinary evidence.
• D)If a claim contradicts what we already know,we should disregard it even if it appears in a scientific journal.

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Definitions:

Organic Nitrogen

Nitrogen that is incorporated into organic compounds, a vital element for life processes within organisms.

Ammonia

A colorless gas with a pungent smell, NH3, used as a nitrogen source in fertilizers and as a cleaning agent.

Solar Radiation

The electromagnetic energy emitted by the sun, which reaches the earth and is a key factor in climate and weather patterns, as well as photosynthesis.

Reflect

To throw back light, heat, sound, or any form of energy without absorbing it.