Question

While on a field trip to a large lake in New York State, an observer recorder four statements about this lake. Which of these statements is most likely an inference

1) The lake was formed by glacial action.
2)The water is clear enough to see the bottom of the lake.
3)A log is floating in the lake
4)The surface temperature of the lake is 18.5 Celsius

Answer 1

The correct option is 1, THE LAKE IS FORMED BY GLACIAL ACTION.
In science, inference refers to an idea or conclusion that is based on evidence and reasoning. Inference is made based on what is already known. In the question given above, it is already known that some lakes can be formed as a result of glacier action.