Question

why do scientists need governmental funding?
a. scientists have to pay taxes to the government on the money they make.
b. the government is controlled by scientists.
c. the cost of doing scientific research can be very high.
d. government politicians ask all the important scientific questions.

Explanation:

• Option A: Paying taxes is not the reason for needing government funding.
• Option B: The government is not controlled by scientists.
• Option C: Scientific research often requires expensive equipment, materials, etc., so high costs make government funding necessary.
• Option D: Government politicians do not ask all important scientific questions.

Answer:

C. The cost of doing scientific research can be very high.