A Hypothesis Is an Assertion That Can Be

question 145

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis is an assertion that can be:

• A) proven to be false.
• B) proven to be true.
• C) proven to be true or false.
• D) tested only in the normative sense.

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Definitions:

Biological Magnification

The increased concentration of toxic chemicals, such as PCBs, heavy metals, and certain pesticides, in the tissues of organisms at higher trophic levels in food webs.

Bioconcentration

The accumulation of a substance in the tissues of living organisms at higher concentrations than in the surrounding environment.

Pesticide Treadmill

A situation where farmers must continuously use more and different chemicals to control pests that have developed resistance to pesticides.

Net Primary Productivity

The rate at which all the plants in an ecosystem produce net useful chemical energy; essentially, it is the amount of energy that is available to the primary consumers in an ecosystem.