Which of the following statements is the best prediction based on the hypothesis that bird species have decreased in number in a particular wetland because of construction traffic?
A) If a wetland area is disturbed by construction vehicles, then the number of bird species will decrease.
B) If construction vehicles are in a wetland, then the birds will become too frightened to reproduce.
C) If bird numbers decrease in a wetland, then construction vehicles must have affected the environment.
D) If construction vehicles enter a wetland, then new predators will enter the area and reduce the size of bird populations.

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This statement is the best prediction based on the hypothesis as it directly relates the decrease in bird species to the construction traffic disturbance in the wetland area. Option B is not supported by any evidence and option D introduces a new factor (predators) that is not mentioned in the hypothesis. Option C is also not a prediction but a conclusion that is drawn from the hypothesis.

Which of the Following Statements Is the Best Prediction Based