Which one of the following fulfills the definition of a hypothesis?Removing invasive species will result in greater biodiversity.Introducing invasive species will harm an ecosystem.Invasive species are non-native species that alter ecosystems.Introducing invasive species will decrease biodiversity by displacing native speciesEcosystem productivity will decrease when invasive species are introduced.
Question
Which one of the following fulfills the definition of a hypothesis?Removing invasive species will result in greater biodiversity.Introducing invasive species will harm an ecosystem.Invasive species are non-native species that alter ecosystems.Introducing invasive species will decrease biodiversity by displacing native speciesEcosystem productivity will decrease when invasive species are introduced.
Solution
The statement that fulfills the definition of a hypothesis is "Removing invasive species will result in greater biodiversity." A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested. In this case, the phenomenon is the removal of invasive species and the proposed outcome is an increase in biodiversity. This is something that can be tested and either proven or disproven, making it a hypothesis.
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