Question

a scientist wonders what would happen if 10 million liters of crude oil were dumped into lake michigan. which of the following is the most ethical reason for running a simulation rather than dumping actual oil into lake michigan?

a. a computer should always be used in an experiment.
b. it is too expensive to buy that much crude oil for an experiment.
c. a scientist might live too far from lake michigan to observe it easily.
d. an experiment should cause no harm to the natural world.

Explanation:

Ethics in science emphasizes minimizing harm. Dumping actual oil could damage Lake Michigan's ecosystem. A simulation avoids this harm, aligning with ethical principles. Options A (unnecessary computer use claim), B (cost not ethical focus), and C (distance not ethical reason) are less relevant to the ethical aspect of avoiding environmental harm.

Answer:

D. An experiment should cause no harm to the natural world.