Question

russell keeps bird feeders in his backyard. he notices that squirrels climb the bird feeders and eat the bird food. he wonders what he may be able to do to deter the squirrels from eating from the bird feeders. he has the following supplies available: two 5 - foot bird feeders, two 8 - foot bird feeders, birdseed, peanuts. using only these supplies, which two questions can russell investigate with an experiment? do squirrels eat more peanuts from a 5 - foot bird feeder or a 10 - foot bird feeder? do squirrels eat more peanuts from a 5 - foot bird feeder or an 8 - foot bird feeder? do squirrels eat more from a 5 - foot bird feeder with peanuts or a 5 - foot bird feeder with walnuts? do squirrels eat more birdseed from a 5 - foot bird feeder or an 8 - foot bird feeder?

Explanation:

Step1: Check available supplies

He has 5 - foot and 8 - foot bird feeders, birdseed and peanuts.

Step2: Analyze each option

The first option mentions a 10 - foot bird feeder which he doesn't have. The third option mentions walnuts which he doesn't have. The second and fourth options use only the available 5 - foot and 8 - foot bird feeders and available food (peanuts and birdseed) for the experiment.

Answer:

1. Do squirrels eat more peanuts from a 5 - foot bird feeder or an 8 - foot bird feeder?
2. Do squirrels eat more birdseed from a 5 - foot bird feeder or an 8 - foot bird feeder?