Question

Read the scientific question below.

"Is air pollution related to lichen growth?"

What is a likely hypothesis for the question? (5 points)

a
Air pollution must affect lichen growth.

b
No, air pollution does not affect lichen growth.

c
If air pollution is high, then lichen growth is high.

d
If air pollution is high, then lung disorder cases are high.

Answer 1

A. Air pollution must affect lichen growth !

Answer 2

a. Air pollution must affect lichen growth.

This hypothesis suggests that there is a relationship between air pollution and lichen growth, and that changes in air pollution levels will have an effect on lichen growth. This hypothesis is testable by observing changes in lichen growth in areas with different levels of air pollution and by conducting experiments to measure the effects of air pollution on lichen growth