Which one of the following examples illustrates conceptual change?
A)As a Boy Scout, Andy has learned how to cook a wide variety of foods over an open fire.
B)Brad misinterprets the scientific explanation of fire to fit what he believes: that fire is an object with substance and weight.
C)Charlotte used to think that fire was an actual substance, but now she knows it's a chemical change.
D)Danielle wasn't aware of how much damage fire could really do until the house next door burned down.

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Conceptual change refers to a significant shift in one's understanding of a concept or idea. In option C, Charlotte used to think that fire was an actual substance, but she now understands that it's a chemical change, which indicates a shift in her conceptual understanding. The rest of the options do not demonstrate a significant change in understanding.

Which One of the Following Examples Illustrates Conceptual Change