The Key Element of the Scientific Method Is the Belief

question 3

Multiple Choice

The key element of the scientific method is the belief that _____ should determine the merits of an idea.

• A)systematic observation
• B)logic
• C)debate
• D)intuition

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Definitions:

Aral Sea

A lake that was once one of the four largest lakes in the world, located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, now significantly reduced in size due to water diversion projects.

Salinity

The concentration of salt in water, often measured in parts per thousand.

Surface Area

The total area that the surface of an object occupies, influencing various physical and chemical properties like absorption and evaporation rates.

Birth Rates

The number of live births per thousand of the population in a given year.