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While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:

• Understanding the history of science is critical for understanding how knowledge evolves.
• Anna Vickers was a French algologist born in 1852. She is known for her research on algae in the Canary Islands.
• Margaret Crosfield was a British geologist born in 1859. She is known for her research on the hills of Northeast Wales.

Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to emphasize a difference between Vickers and Crosfield?

A

Though it was conducted long ago, the research performed by algologist Anna Vickers and geologist Margaret Crosfield can help us understand how scientific knowledge evolves.

B

Algology and geology are just two examples of the myriad fields in which scientists can specialize.

C

Anna Vickers studied algae in the Canary Islands; Margaret Crosfield, however, studied the hills of Northeast Wales.

D

Both Anna Vickers and Margaret Crosfield are known for their contributions to science.