The Scientific Process Involves

question 13

Multiple Choice

The scientific process involves

• A)the acceptance of all hypotheses.
• B)rejection of hypotheses that are inconsistent with experimental results.
• C)the acceptance of only data consistent with the hypothesis.
• D)the acceptance of hypothesis as a fact even after subsequent non-confirmation with experimental results.
• E)the formulation of theories without experimentation or obtaining proof.

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Definitions:

Intermediate-Composition

Refers to igneous rocks with a silica content between mafic and felsic rocks, often associated with volcanic activity.

Silicate Chains

Structures formed by linking silicon and oxygen atoms in a chain, foundational to many silicate minerals.

Felsic Composition

Rocks characterized by a high content of light-colored minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and mica, generally associated with continental crust.

Viscous

A physical property indicating a fluid's resistance to flow; highly viscous substances move slowly.