Science Skills
A scientist conducted an experiment to determine the effect of environment on the fur color of a Himalayan
rabbit. The Himalayan rabbit typically has a white coat except for its colder nose, feet, tail, and ears, which
are black. The scientist shaved an area of hair on the back of each rabbit, then placed an ice pack over the
shaved area on one rabbit (A).
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A
Figure 1-3
B
1. Interpret Visuals In Figure 1-3, which rabbit is the control?
2. Interpret Visuals In Figure 1-3, what is the variable in this experiment?
3. Form a Hypothesis Before completing the experiment in Figure 1-3, the scientist made a hypothesis. What
is the hypothesis she is testing?
4. Apply Concepts Why is Rabbit B essential to the experiment in Figure 1-3?
5. Draw Conclusions Based on your observations of Figure 1-3, conclude what effect temperature has on
Himalayan rabbits.