How can researchers discover new species of bacteria without ever seeing them under a microscope

In which direction is the pacific plate moving in relation to the north american plate?

White-tailed deer are considered to be an overpopulated species in the central united states. which of these events probably contributed the most to white-tailed deer exceeding their carrying capacity?

Ricardo notices that when he plays soccer in the rain, his ball does not seem to go as far after a kick. what is the best scientific question that ricardo could ask about this observation? is soccer better played in the rain or sun? how does rain affect the distance a soccer ball can travel? how does rain affect the speed of a soccer ball? is soccer affected by the rain?