Question

Choose the scientific question. A. Would you like to have a frog as a pet? B. Who is the smartest biologist alive today? C. Which university has the fanciest lab equipment? D. How is the number of frogs in Massachusetts affected by pollution?

Answer 1

The correct option is D) How is the number of frogs in Massachusetts affected by pollution

Step-by-step explanation:

A scientific question can be described as a question which can be answered through the scientific method of research. Based on the scientific question, a hypothesis can be formulated. For example, for the option D, the hypothesis can be 'if the pollution increases, then the number of frogs decreases.' A hypothesis is a tentative statement which can be tested through experiments. Based on these experiments, results are formulated and conclusions are drawn. The question mentioned in option D can be answered through this method hence, it is the correct option.