Question

While speaking to a colleague, a scientist makes the following statement: "I propose that Bald Eagle eggs in northern Maine will have thinner shells than those from birds in southern Alaska due to increased levels of pesticides in the water." What is this statement?

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Answer 1

The statement is a **Hypothesis**. It proposes a testable explanation for a specific observation regarding Bald Eagle eggs in different locations and suggests a relationship between pesticide levels and eggshell thickness.