Question

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which of the following would be a valid hypothesis for a scientific
investigation about how transportation affects food security?

a. how does the distance a food travels affect its nutritional value?

b. more than half of my food comes from the local farmers market.

c. buying foods that travel great distances results in more waste
than buying foods locally.

d. why do people shop at supermarkets more often than local
farmers markets?

Explanation:

A valid hypothesis is a testable statement. A is a question, not a hypothesis. B is an observation, not a hypothesis. D is a question. C is a testable statement about how transportation (food travel distance) affects food - related waste (linked to food security).

Answer:

C. Buying foods that travel great distances results in more waste than buying foods locally.