____ is a critical aspect of science

a. The ability to operate in reverse
b. The ability to be refined with new information
c. Looking at data rather than being told
d. All of these choices are critical aspects of science


ANS: D
Science is a dynamic process. Scientific theories have the ability to change or be refined as new
information is obtained. Science can even operate in reverse by using laws and theories to predict what
could happen. Information can be found in the section Marine Scientists Use the Logic of Science to
Study the Ocean

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