Why is a hypothesis an important part of the scientific process? it provides a definitive explanation of the natural phenomena for other scientists. it can be proved absolutely correct through experimentation. it is a tentative explanation that can be tested and may provide scientific theories or laws. it can never be proved to be incorrect.

How does the fossil record provide evidence that the modern whale evolved from the anthracotheres? a) the modern whale looks like their ancestor the anthracotheres. b) the modern whale has all of the same structures as their ancestor. c) there is not enough evidence to suggest the the modern whale evolved from the anthracotheres. d) the anthracotheres has a structure that is still present in the modern whale, but is no longer of use to the modern whale.