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In reply to the discussion: Take the science quiz! [View all]geckosfeet
(9,644 posts)13. That is the lowest scoring question...
Notably, even most college graduates could not identify the gas that makes up most of the earths atmosphere. Just 31% correctly say it is nitrogen, while an identical percentage (31%) incorrectly says it is oxygen. Among those with a high school education or less, oxygen is the most frequent response.
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Ah. Take it up with Pew. In these cases the general rule is: "which answer is best"
geckosfeet
Apr 2013
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I did that. But realized what I had done as I was pushing "next question." nt
alphafemale
Apr 2013
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