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2 1.1.2 Quiz: The Nature of Science

Question 2 of 10
The data show that both paper grocery bags and plastic grocery bags cause
harm to the environment. As a result, the scientists who study this issue are
most likely to:
O A change their research and include the study of materials other
than paper and plastic.
B. read about the work of other scientists through time in order to
find new ideas.
C. alter the data on how the making of grocery bags affects the
environment.
O D. decide to let people think that neither paper nor plastic bags are
harmful.
SUBMIT

Answer 1

A. change their research and include the study of materials other than paper and plastic.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since both paper and plastic grocery bags are causing harm to the environment, the scientists who study this issue will most likely change their research to include the study of alternative materials that could potentially have a lesser impact on the environment. This is a logical step as they want to find a solution to the environmental problem they are studying. Altering the data or deciding to let people believe that neither paper nor plastic bags are harmful would not be ethical or scientifically valid and would not contribute to finding a solution to the environmental problem. Reading about the work of other scientists through time may provide some new ideas, but it would not address the immediate issue at hand.

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