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Explore the science literacy gender disparity and how it affects the understanding of scientific concepts.

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Back to taking on the science literacy gender disparity...

Correct answers to scientific literacy questions, by sex: 2006 (by percent) The continents have been moving their location for millions of years and will continue to move. (True) Male 85 Female 75 All radioactivity is man-made. (False) Male 77 Female 64 The universe began with a huge explosion. (True) Male 40 Female 27* * that right folks, almost 3/4 of female respondents answered incorrectly

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