SCIENCE
EARTH SCIENCE
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Question
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While walking on a glacier, an observer makes several statements. Which statement is an inference?
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“Some of the snow on this glacier is powdery.”
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“The rocks on this glacier are of different sizes.”
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“There are many cracks in this glacier”
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“Some parts of this glacier will start melting this spring."
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An observation uses your five senses, while an inference is a conclusion we draw based on our observations. It might be helpful to have some examples.
Detailed explanation-2: -Glaciers are massive bodies of slowly moving ice. Glaciers form on land, and they are made up of fallen snow that gets compressed into ice over many centuries. They move slowly downward from the pull of gravity.
Detailed explanation-3: -Q. In order to make observations, an observer must always use. experiments. the senses. proportions. mathematical calculations. <p>experiments</p> <p>the senses</p> <p>proportions</p> <p>mathematical calculations</p>
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