Which of the following can cause scientific knowledge to change?

a. negative public opinion against existing knowledge

b. a change in observations that challenge existing knowledge

c. a change in government regulations that makes existing knowledge inconvenient

d. media reports that contradict existing knowledge

What would happen to the nutrients in an ecosystem if decomposers, such as bacteria, didn’t exist there?

Ascientist discovers a new body between the orbit of neptune and the kuiper belt. the object is round and travels in an orbit around neptune with other space objects. the scientist claims that she has found a new dwarf planet. where is the scientist’s error?

Acar company is testing seatbelts using crash test dummies. the company finds that when cars come to a sudden stop, the crash test dummies' bodies continue to move forward. the seat belt keeps the crash test dummies from hitting the back of the seat in front of them. why do the crash test dummies' bodies continue to move forward even though the car stopped? a. the friction opposing their bodies' movement keeps them in motion. b. the inertia of their bodies keeps them in motion. c. the forward acceleration of the car keeps them in motion. d. the gravity pulling on the car keeps them in motion.