Which One of the Following Statements Is Not Correct

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

• A) A hypothesis must be testable.
• B) A hypothesis must have explanatory power.
• C) A hypothesis must be consistent with the existing body of knowledge.
• D) A hypothesis must be based on a well-established theory.

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Definitions:

Water Buoyancy

The upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of an immersed object.

Phytoplankton

Microscopic plant-like organisms that live in aquatic environments, forming the foundation of most oceanic and freshwater food chains.

Coastal Zone

The interface where the land meets the ocean, encompassing both the coastal land areas and the adjacent marine environments.

Continental Shelf

A gently sloping, submerged surface extending from the shoreline towards the deep ocean.