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Marty

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Process of Science: What is Occam's razor?
 
  A) The idea that scientists should prefer the simpler of two models that agree equally well with observations.
  B) The principle that everyone should agree on a theory before it is considered correct.
  C) A long, steep cliff on Mercury that may have been produced as the planet contracted as it formed.
  D) The principal that any theory can be verified by others.
  E) An unusual implement that Professor Occam uses to remove facial hair.

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When did oxygen begin to accumulate in the atmosphere?
 
  A) as soon as Earth was formed
  B) about 2 billion years ago
  C) about 200 million years ago
  D) as soon as the early bombardment ended
  E) as soon as life appeared


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Excellent

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