Which of the Following Hypotheses Is NOT Testable

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following hypotheses is NOT testable?

• A) CFCs are causing depletion of the ozone layer.
• B) Bacterial water pollution increases risk of infectious disease.
• C) Increased salt intake leads to high blood pressure.
• D) Reincarnation exists.
• E) Increased UV exposure increases the risk of skin cancer.

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Definitions:

Gravel

A loose aggregation of rock fragments, pebbles, and small stones, often used in construction and as a surface material for roads and driveways.

Uranium

A dense, metallic element used as fuel in nuclear reactors and as a component in nuclear weapons, known for its radioactive properties.

Regression

A process in statistics that determines the relationship between variables, or in geology, the retreat of the sea from the land.

Unit 1

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