A student hypothesizes that increased sunlight will accelerate the growth of an avocado tree. How can the student test their hypothesis?(1 point)

Responses

Measure the height of avocado trees once after exposing them to sunlight for a single day.
Measure the height of avocado trees once after exposing them to sunlight for a single day.

Read articles about the effect of sunlight on photosynthesis and avocado tree growth.
Read articles about the effect of sunlight on photosynthesis and avocado tree growth.

Record the temperature and humidity in the area where the avocado trees are growing.
Record the temperature and humidity in the area where the avocado trees are growing.

Compare the growth rates of avocado trees exposed to varying amounts of sunlight over several weeks.

1 answer

The correct response to test the hypothesis is:

Compare the growth rates of avocado trees exposed to varying amounts of sunlight over several weeks.

This method allows the student to directly observe and measure the effects of different levels of sunlight on the growth of avocado trees over time, providing robust data to support or refute their hypothesis.