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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumStating the result of an experiment

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A class grew bean plants in two trays. - One tray was kept by a window; the other in a cupboard. - After two weeks the window plants were 20 cm tall and green. - The cupboard plants were 8 cm tall and pale yellow. The student wants to state the result of the experiment.

Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. After two weeks, the plants by the window were 20 cm tall and green, while those in the cupboard were only 8 cm tall and pale yellow.Correct
  2. B. The class grew bean plants in two trays.
  3. C. One tray was kept in a cupboard.
  4. D. Bean plants can be grown in trays.

Answer: A. After two weeks, the plants by the window were 20 cm tall and green, while those in the cupboard were only 8 cm tall and pale yellow.

Both outcomes, compared.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The class grew bean plants in two trays.
The setup, not the result.
C. One tray was kept in a cupboard.
Part of the setup.
D. Bean plants can be grown in trays.
Not about this experiment's result.

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