Asking Questions


Not all questions are scientific questions


This is not a scientific question because "big" and "small" mean different things to different people.

This is a scientific question because you can measure the depth of the puddlet


Different kinds of scientific questions require different kinds of investigations.

To find the answer to this question, you would need a thermometer, some water, a heatproof container,and a source of heat. You also need to wear safety goggles. The investigation might take only 5 minutes.

To answer this question, you would need a telescope and a notebook or calendar for recording your observations. You would need to observe Venus for several months.