Becoming A Scientist

What do scientists primarily study to understand the natural world?

• Sports memorabilia

• Planets and asteroids to coral reefs in the ocean

• Footballs and basketballs

• Political systems

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What is a necessary step to become a scientist?

• Learning a musical instrument

• Going to college and focusing on a specific natural world aspect

• Starting a business

• Becoming a professional athlete

Which of the following is an example of what microbiologists study?

• Galaxies

• Bacteria

• Rocks

• Computers

What do astronomers study?

• The ocean

• The human body

• The universe

• Forests

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What is marine biology primarily concerned with?

• The study of terrestrial ecosystems

• The study of living things in the ocean

• The study of human biology

• The study of space ecosystems

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Why is seagrass important in marine ecosystems?

• It provides shelter for land animals

• It is used for human consumption

• It is at the bottom of the food chain and supports many marine animals

• It absorbs pollution from the ocean

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What is the origin of the invasive seagrass studied by Candice in the Caribbean?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Indian Ocean

• The Arctic Ocean

What is the primary reason marine biologists like Candice study changes in seagrass populations?

• To increase seagrass commercial value

• To enhance local tourism

• To protect endangered land species

• To ensure the protection of the marine environment

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What happens to a solid when it is heated according to the text?

• It dissolves

• It condenses

• It melts and becomes a liquid

• It freezes

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What is the fourth state of matter as mentioned in the text?

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

• Plasma

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