W An elementary science teacher is having the class inquire into the differences in change of temperature among a pail of water, a pail of soil, and a pail of sand, all the same size and all standing under direct sunlight for the same length of time. What computer-based technology would provide the greatest support to students in this inquiry?
A) A light sensor
B) A temperature probe
C) A motion detector
D) A pH sensor

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A temperature probe would be the best choice in this inquiry as it would measure the change in temperature of each of the three materials effectively. A light sensor would measure the intensity of the sunlight and not the temperature change. A motion detector would measure movement and not temperature. A pH sensor would measure acidity or alkalinity and is not relevant to measuring temperature.

W an Elementary Science Teacher Is Having the Class Inquire