_ are processes existing in or produced by nature, including weathering, erosion, mountain formation, volcanic activity, and plate tectonics.

Researchers randomly divide participants into groups. each group takes a different amount of omega-3 fatty acid supplements daily for a month. one group receives a placebo. the researchers measure the impact on cholesterol levels in the blood. what is the purpose of random assignment in this experiment? a, to produce treatment groups with similar characteristics b, to ensure that all people with high cholesterol have an equal chance of being selected for the study c, to increase the accuracy of the research results and prevent skewness in the data

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9. what area of study applies scientific findings to create ways for solving problems or improving life? a biogeology b mathematics c manufacturing d engineering