Write a paragraph to explain why the characteristics important to scientists lead to the development of scientific knowledge.

The characteristics important to scientists include an inquisitive nature and curiosity. These characteristics ensure that scientists ask questions, and when questions that do not have answers are asked, discoveries are eventually made. Most scientific discoveries have been through people investigating their curiosity in different aspects of the world. It is through questions that start with, "what if ... ?" and "how ... ?" that scientific knowledge continues to increase.