Jorge is testing the effect of lead on child development. Based on his observations, he finds that the longer the children are exposed to lead-based paint, the higher the chance becomes that the children may develop behavioral problems. He has done repeated experiments, and his results are similar to the results of many other scientists. Why is this scenario considered a theory rather than a hypothesis?

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Explanation:

The scenario is considered a theory rather than a hypothesis because it has been tested and can be backed up by data from researches conducted independently.

A hypothesis is a general statement that has little or no data backing. Once a hypothesis is tested and can be backed by data from different independent researchers, it becomes a theory.

Hence, the scenario described a theory rather than a hypothesis.

c

explanation:

the answer is c.) there is a warm front in region a and a stationary front in region b.