Put the steps of the scientific method in order. Screen reader users disable audio on draggable tiles.

You notice that no grass is growing under the pine tree.

You ask “Why doesn’t grass grow under the pine tree?”

You test the effects of crushed pine needles on grass growth.

You believe a chemical in pine prevents the growth of grass.

You discover that crushed pine needles killed grass.

You have support for your idea, but want to test it further.

Recently, crops of vegetables such as lettuce and green onions have been contaminated, while they are still on the farm, with bacteria that cause food poisoning. how will science influence the way the government responds to prevent an increase in food-borne diseases? because science has shown that lettuce and green onions are not nutritionally valuable, the government may pass laws that ban the sale of lettuce and green onions. because science has shown that there is no way to prevent bacterial contamination, the government may pass laws that punish businesses that buy lettuce and green onions. because science has shown that the washing of hands prevent the spread of infectious diseases among people, the government may pass laws that require hand washing by everyone who handles food. because science has shown there are ways to find the source of the contamination, the government may pass laws that require farm practices that reduce the contamination of lettuce and green onions.