Your Own Scientific Literacy Would NOT Be Helpful in Answering

question 82

Multiple Choice

Your own scientific literacy would NOT be helpful in answering which of the following questions?

• A) Should I take a cinnamon capsule every morning to help regulate my blood sugar?
• B) Should I spend the extra money to buy a particular pair of shoes that claims to help tone my leg muscles better than other athletic shoes?
• C) Will my cell phone cause me to have cancer?
• D) Which movie should I watch this weekend?

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Definitions:

Huron

A group of Native American peoples historically located in the region of the Great Lakes; known for their role in the fur trade and alliances during early European colonization.

Ancestral Lands

Land that has historical significance and deep cultural importance to indigenous peoples or ethnic groups, often passed down through generations.

White Settlers

Individuals of European descent, particularly from the British Isles, who colonized parts of the Americas, Australia, Africa, and Asia, often displacing indigenous populations.