Kimberly J. Workinger
Scientific Inquiry
Scientific inquiry is a thoughtful and coordinated attempt to search out, describe, explain and predict natural phenomena.
Scientific inquiry progresses through a continuous process of questioning, data collection, analysis and interpretation.
Scientific inquiry requires the sharing of findings and ideas for critical review by colleagues and other scientists.
9.3 Various sources of energy are used by humans and all have advantages and disadvantages.
9.8 The use of resources by human populations may affect the quality of the environment.
Emission of combustion by-products, such as SO
2
, CO
2
and NOx by industries and vehicles is a major source of air pollution.
10.6 - Living organisms have the capability of producing populations of unlimited size, but the environment can support only a limited number of individuals from each species.