Question detail
In ecological fieldwork, which of the following would NOT be considered a first-hand observation?
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practice
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Topic
Adaptations, interdependence and competition
Question
- A. Observing animal feeding behavior in the wild
- B. Measuring the temperature of a water body
- C. Analyzing historical data from previous studies
- D. Recording the number of plants in a specific area
Answer
Analyzing historical data from previous studies
Explanation
Analyzing historical data is not a first-hand observation, as it relies on previously collected information rather than direct observation.
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