Question

A section of land is devoid of plants. A student stated the following hypotheses: Plants do not grow here because of a lack of sunlight. Is this a valid hypothesis? Explain your answer.

a) Yes, because it proposes a cause-and-effect relationship that can be tested.
b) No, because it does not provide a clear explanation for the absence of plants.
c) Yes, because it suggests an alternative hypothesis.
d) No, because it relies on subjective observations.

Answer 1

Yes, because it proposes a cause-and-effect relationship that can be tested.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's hypothesis that plants do not grow in a section of land because of a lack of sunlight is a valid hypothesis. It proposes a cause-and-effect relationship that can be tested. By conducting experiments to determine the presence and amount of sunlight in the area, and comparing it to the growth of plants, the hypothesis can be confirmed or refuted.