Science uses observations of phenomena in order to make interpretations.Which of the following is an observation?
A)A fold is visible in an outcrop.
B)The fold was created by pressure.
C)Pressure was applied slowly to fold the rock.
D)Heat was applied to soften the rock.

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An observation is something that can be directly seen or measured. In this case, seeing the fold in the rock outcrop is an observation. The other choices are interpretations or explanations of how the fold formed, but they are not observations themselves.

Science Uses Observations of Phenomena in Order to Make Interpretations