Question

takes 15 seconds, and the old console takes 40 seconds. question - did the rain cause the claim: the new video game console loads games faster than the old one. evidence: new console takes 15 seconds, old takes 40 seconds for same game. reasoning: shorter loading time for new console. 4.a scientist observes that when a certain type of bacteria is exposed to light, it produces oxygen. the scientist concludes that the bacteria is performing photosynthesis. question - did the rain cause the wet ground? claim - evidence - reasoning -

Explanation:

For the bacteria - photosynthesis case:

• Claim: The bacteria is performing photosynthesis when exposed to light.
• Evidence: When the bacteria is exposed to light, it produces oxygen.
• Reasoning: Oxygen production upon light exposure is a characteristic of photosynthesis.

For the rain - wet ground case:

• Claim: Rain caused the wet ground.
• Evidence: The ground is wet and rain could be a cause.
• Reasoning: Rain is a common cause of wet ground.

Answer:

For bacteria - photosynthesis:
Claim: The bacteria is performing photosynthesis when exposed to light.
Evidence: When exposed to light, it produces oxygen.
Reasoning: Oxygen production in light is a sign of photosynthesis.
For rain - wet ground:
Claim: Rain caused the wet ground.
Evidence: The ground is wet.
Reasoning: Rain is a typical cause of wet ground.