Which of the Following Best Embodies the Qualities of a Scientific

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best embodies the qualities of a scientific theory?

• A) All gases, liquids, and solids consist of atoms.
• B) Students who study for their environmental science exams will perform better on those exams than those who do not.
• C) Prairies that have larges herds of bison show greater plant diversity than prairies without bison.
• D) Squirrels in central Illinois prefer to build their nests in oak trees instead of hickory trees.
• E) Dangerous wildfires in California could be avoided by better fire prevention strategies.

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Definitions:

Attainable And Unattainable

Describes whether a certain state or outcome can be achieved with the available resources (attainable) or not (unattainable), often used in the context of production and economics.

Prices Of Commodities

The current market values assigned to raw or primary products.

Efficient Use

The optimization of resource utilization to achieve maximum output or benefits with minimal waste or expense.

Nation's Production Possibilities Frontier

The production possibilities frontier represents the maximum combination of goods and services that can be produced by a nation given its resources and technology, illustrating the trade-offs in production choices.