Derek lives in a hot, humid climate. He has two rose bushes in pots in his yard. The rose bushes grow quickly and bloom with large, red roses. Derek moves to a cold, dry climate at the same altitude and notices that his rose bushes stop growing and do not have large blooms. He hypothesizes that the rose bushes are not receiving enough water because he is now in a dry climate. He waters them more often, but they do not improve.

Question

Which of the following scientific questions should he ask next to find out what is wrong with his roses?
A.
How much do rose bushes cost in his new area?
B.
Which rose bush has larger, more colorful blooms?
C.
Do rose bushes grow better in high or low altitudes?
D.
Does temperature affect the growth of the rose bushes?

Answer 1

D. Does temperature affect the growth of the rose bushes?

This question directly addresses a potential factor influencing the growth of the rose bushes after Derek moved to a different climate. Since the temperature in the new environment is colder, it is reasonable to investigate how this change in temperature could be impacting the roses' growth and blooming.