Question

Which of the following could be a hypothesis for what causes a scarlet ibis to have red feathers?

A. Feathers are red because a wizard cursed the bird long ago
B . Red feathers make the bird more beautiful to people
C. What does the scarlet ibis eat?
D. Chemical in the birds foot produces the red coloring.

Answer 1

Chemical in the birds foot produces the red coloring.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hypothesis refers to a statement about particular observation. A hypothesis is tested for its validity through experimentation. The hypothesis about the causes of presence of red feathers in scarlet ibis can by represented by statement "Chemical in the birds foot produces the red coloring". This testable statement tells about possible cause of presence of red feathers in scarlet ibis.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option C, that is, what does the scarlet ibis eat.

The scarlet ibis is a gregarious bird traveling, living, and breeding in flocks. It lives the islands of the Caribbean and tropical South America. It is one of the two national birds of Trinidad and Tobago. The brilliant red color of the scarlet ibis is considered to come from carotene found in the crustaceans on which it feeds.