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Scientists classify rocks based on their mineral composition, grain size, texture, and origin. They also consider factors like color, hardness, and how the rock formed (e.g. igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic) in order to categorize rocks into different types and groups.
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How do scientist think the first protists evolved?
endosymbiosis.
What do most scientist think prevented the rocks in the asteroid belt from forming into a planet?
Most scientists believe that the gravitational influence of Jupiter disrupted the formation of a planet in the asteroid belt. Jupiter's strong gravitational pull prevented the rocks from coalescing into a single body by scattering them and maintaining the belt's fragmented structure.
Why do you think scientists found it difficult to decide how Pluto should be classified?
Scientists found it difficult to classify Pluto because it has characteristics of both a planet and a dwarf planet. Its small size and unique orbit make it challenging to fit neatly into definitions used for celestial bodies in our solar system. This led to debates and discussions about how best to classify Pluto.
How big are the rocks in the solar system?
I think there are lots of shapes!
Where do scientist think water on Mars is?
in the polar ice cap, located north of mars
Swedish scientist who developed the system of taxonomy?
Carolus Linnaeus, a Swedish scientist, is known for developing the system of taxonomy, which is a method to classify and organize living organisms based on their characteristics. His work laid the foundation for modern biological classification.
How do scientist think the rings of Saturn were created?
the scientist thought it was made out of rocks and ice big as a car
Is an animals order based on structure or similarities?
i think it's similarities because that's how scientist classify them
What are some characteristics you think scientists use to classify vertebrates and invertebrates into groups?
The presece of a vertebrate.
What are scientist who classify living things called?
not boring! A taxonomist: a biologist who specializes in the classification of organisms into groups on the basis of their structure and origin and behavior i dont even think that is the real answer because it say between ecology, biology, anthroplogy, geology
What is the classification system used by scientist to classify animals?
its called the animal kingdom i think that there are 5 categories mamals fungi plants insects idk the last one sorry
Why do scientists think there is liquid in the Earth's core?
Scientist think there is liquid in the Earth's core because the temperature there is far too high for any rocks or metals to remain solid
How many ways can you classify a rectangle?
i think u can classify it in 2 ways
Can computers classify information?
computers can not classify information because they cannot think
Why scientist think that large crashing waves split apart large rocks by compressing air in the cracks?
becaues large, crashing waves have a force large enough to put enough pressure on the rocks to crack them
What information do you think scientists use to classify organisms?
Scientists use various characteristics such as genetic material, physical features, reproductive methods, and evolutionary history to classify organisms into different groups and categories. This system of classification helps to organize and understand the diversity of life on Earth.
Where does scientist think where does Stegosaurus live?
where scientist think Stegosaurus livem
