Question

1. Which of the following is an example of a direct observation?

a. Measuring the amount of rain that falls in a 24-hour period in a rain gauge.
b. Estimating the number of rabbits in your garden by examining the number of plants eaten
C. Determining how many people ate the school pizza by looking at trays to see if people threw away their
pizza.
d. Compiling survey results to learn how people feel about a new movie.

Answer 1

Answer: a. Measuring the amount of rain that falls in a 24-hour period in a rain gauge.