On a hot summer day, you notice a line of dark clouds forming. Based on this observation, you go back inside and get an umbrella. What scientific skill have you used?

a) classification
b) prediction
c) communication
d) quantitative observation

I think it is most likely b, but I am considering d as well.

Right.

The answer is b.

What numbers have you used in your action?

I'm sorry, I mistook quantitative for qualitative. D isn't right.

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I think B is correct

You are on the right track! The scientific skill you have used in this scenario is prediction, which is option (b).

Prediction is the ability to foresee or anticipate what might happen in the future based on current observations or patterns. In this case, you have observed the formation of dark clouds on a hot summer day, which is often indicative of an impending rainstorm. You have then made the prediction that it may rain, and you have taken the precautionary action of getting an umbrella to prepare for the potential rainy weather.

Option (d) quantitative observation refers to the skill of making measurements or collecting numerical data, which does not apply to this scenario. While it is true that you have made an observation about the clouds, the temperature, or the appearance of the clouds is not a quantitative observation.

Therefore, the most appropriate answer would be (b) prediction.

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