Question

14 multiple choice 2 points a student thinks that birds eat the same food as squirrels. which of the following would give her data to answer the question? she counts the numbers of birds and squirrels in a park. she feeds sugar water to each and records how much they drink. she observes squirrels and birds and writes down everything they eat. she puts a squirrel and a bird together in a cage for a week and observes them.

Explanation:

• Counting the number of birds and squirrels in a park (first option) does not provide information about their food.
• Feeding sugar water (second option) only tests their preference for one specific food item, not all foods.
• Observing and writing down everything they eat (third option) directly gives data on their food, which can be compared.
• Putting them in a cage (fourth option) may not accurately show their natural food preferences as the environment is altered.

Answer:

She observes squirrels and birds and writes down everything they eat.