In the late 19th century, Giovanni Schiaparelli observed the planet Mars with a telescope. He detected lines across the surface of Mars, which he called
"channels." This word was translated into English as "canals." Then, the astronomer Percival Lowell drew maps depicting a fake Martian civilization. Later
observations with better telescopes showed that there are no canals on Mars. How was scientific knowledge of Mars open to change?
O A New evidence could also be interpreted as canals.
8. New evidence showed Martian civilization was possible.
OC. New evidence did not support the earlier interpretations of observations.
OD. New evidence was insufficient to confirm or deny the earlier observations.