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The scientific method is characterized as:
  a. an orderly process in which theories are proved to be absolutely true.
  b. an orderly process in which a test simplifies an observation in nature by controlling the
  conditions in which they are made.
  c. an orderly process in which theories are verified or rejected.
  d. a testable speculation or explanation of a theory.



Question 2

How long ago did the big bang catalyze the beginning of the universe?
  a. 13.7 billion years ago
  b. 1.37 billion years ago
  c. 4 billion years ago
  d. 40 billion years ago




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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The scientific method is an orderly process in which theories are verified or rejected. The scientific
method can be conducted in many forms, but can never absolutely prove a hypothesis or theory.
Information can be found in the section Marine Scientists Use the Logic of Science to Study the Ocean.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The big bang was the catalyst for the formation of the universe. It is thought to have occurred
approximately 13.7 billion years ago at a concentrated geometric point. Information can be found in
the section Stars and Seas





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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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