After reading about the scientific method, explain why it's important to follow the steps outlined in the scientific method carefully. How can researchers prevent mistakes and errors in their experiments? A good answer should include the following: Importance: So that the results would be due to the specific variables tested and not due to something else So that other researchers could follow the steps and carry out the same experiments Prevent mistakes: Carefully selecting variables Following the steps outlined in the procedure Carefully and accurately measuring quantitative data

Which table best shows the impacts resulting from human activity? impact of human activities human activity impact use of manure and other organic fertilizers reduction in population of birds use of pesticides in farms increase in bird population in nearby wetlands impact of human activities human activity impact use of manure and other organic fertilizers reduction in animal population use of pesticides in farms increase in population of native insects and bugs impact of human activities human activity impact use of plastic decrease in marine animal population removal of beach grass increase in pollution of ocean impact of human activities human activity impact use of plastic increase in fish population removal of beach grass decrease in sand erosion