Which of the following is an example of a scientific inference?
a. the insect probably released a sticky liquid because it is upset and trying to defend itself.
b. the butterfly has bright colors that make it easy for me to see when it lands on a plant.
c. the ants live in colonies and they follow trails to find possible food sources.
d. the bee stung me on the arm after i waved my hands trying to scare it away.

Ricardo notices that when he plays soccer in the rain, his ball does not seem to go as far after a kick. what is the best scientific question that ricardo could ask about this observation? is soccer better played in the rain or sun? how does rain affect the distance a soccer ball can travel? how does rain affect the speed of a soccer ball? is soccer affected by the rain?

Which of the following is the best definition of aerobic respiration? o a. the cellular process that releases energy by breaking down glucose o b. physical activity that involves the repeated motion of large muscle groups o c. physical activity that increases heart rate and breathing rate o d. the cellular process that converts solar energy to chemical energy

Which of the following statements most accurately describes convergent evolution? the process in which two similar species evolve separately from each other and share similar characteristics the process in which a single species evolves into two or more new species the process in which two entirely different species evolve in response to each other the process in which two different species evolve separately from each other but still share similar characteristics