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A scientist noticed that the number of salamanders in ponds in the Rocky Mountains was declining. This was a(n)

a. hypothesis.
c. observation.
b. theory.
d. control.

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User Remeika
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c. observation

(it was observation because it was a true statement)

(it cannot be hypothesis because is not an opinion)

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User Kesha
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