Which statements describe the characteristics of asteroids? check all that apply. formed 4.6 billion years ago orbit the sun beyond jupiter range in size from a few feet to more than 300 miles across have a total mass greater than the mass of the moon most are found in the asteroid belt

1,3,5

i believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is the first option. the scientists need to look at the   validity of data, claims, hypotheses, and observations before  developing an argument. they base their arguments on facts that are present and they make sure they have proofs. 

explanation:

that is true   : ) hope this you

the last one: artificial selection/genetic engineering

plant breeding is modifying the genetic composition of the plant - but this isn't cloning (which is specifically introducing a gene into a genome). but you are artificially selecting for the phenotype that you want.

the second one is literally genetic engineering - the gene would have been cloned first and then inserted or genetically engineered into the new plant cell (the cotton).