Question

For many centuries, legend has held that the Loch Ness monster, a dinosaur-like creature, exists in a lake in Scotland. Many hypothesize that the Loch Ness monster is a pleisiosaur, a lake-living dinosaur thought to have been extinct for millions of years. The majority of scientists do not believe this is possible. Blurry photographs and video recordings show unusual shadows and movements in the lake, but no other signs of the Loch Ness monster have been recorded.

Why do scientists dispute the claim that the Loch Ness monster is a real creature?
A) Because there is no evidence of anything unusual in Loch Ness.
B) Because the pleisiosaur hypothesis is not valid, as it is not based on reason.
C) Because there is not a definite link between the pleisiosaur hypothesis and the evidence.
D) Because in science, if a majority of scientists don't believe something to be true, a hypothesis is rejected.

Answer 1

d

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

C is the only answer that is acceptable. The evidence does not support the hypothesis. It is the best reason for not accepting something as fact.

D is not a good answer. Consensus sometimes plays a role in a scientific decision: no one would seriously propose that "The Earth is Flat" isn't ruled by consensus, but it is also proven wrong other ways.

B is not the reason Nessy isn't accepted. It is a lack of clear undisputable evidence that is the problem

A The quotation says that there is shadows and movements in the lake, but no other signs of Nessy