Scientist A works in a laboratory, studying the effects of CO₂ levels on algae and zooplankton. Scientist B works at a field station studying how changing CO₂ levels in the atmosphere affect algae and zooplankton in the ocean. Scientist C works in Washington, D.C., lobbying members of Congress to pass legislation to lower CO₂ emissions from cars and power plants. How would these three scientists most likely be classified? A) Scientists A and B are ecologists; Scientist C is an environmental scientist. B) Scientist A is an ecologist; Scientists B and C are environmental scientists. C) Scientists A and B are environmental scientists; Scientist C is an ecologist. D) All three are environmental scientists.

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Scientist A and B are studying the effects of CO2 levels on algae and zooplankton, which is a characteristic of ecologists. Scientist C is lobbying for legislation to lower CO2 emissions, which is a characteristic of environmental scientists.

Scientist a Works in a Laboratory, Studying the Effects of CO2

Scientist a Works in a Laboratory, Studying the Effects of CO₂