Question

A scientist wants to study how 10 million liters of leaked crude oil would
affect the Gulf of Mexico. Which of these is the most ethical reason for using
a simulation rather than an experiment with crude oil in the Gulf of Mexico?
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A. A simulation could be repeated more times than an experiment.
O
B. The ecosystems affected would have to be observed for a long
time.
O
C. It would cost too much to buy that much crude oil for an
experiment.
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D. The effects of pollution can be studied without harming an
ecosystem.

Answer 1

Answer:

D.

Explanation:

In terms of being ethical or unethical, it would be unethical to purposely dump 10 million liters of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico because of the damage it would do to the organisms living there including plants, animals, and people.