Much confusion lingering this question!

a scientist observing a group of spider monkeys noticed that the adult females often spend time picking leaves off of tree branches. the scientist hypothesizes that this behavior is caused by boredom. is the scientist’s hypothesis valid?
no, humans are the only organisms that experience boredom.
yes, boredom is a likely explanation for the spider monkeys’ behavior.
no, emotions of non-human organisms cannot be tested.
yes, the hypothesis could be tested through a controlled experiment.

In a certain ecosystem owls are predators for mice. the owl population increases and they eat more mice this causes the mouse population to decrease what happens next? a.the birth of mice increases. b. the birth rate of owls increases c. the population of owls decreases d. the population of mice increases

Some technological solutions to problems like global warming meet the specific needs and situations of local communities. an example from india involves converting the solid waste from cattle into clean-burning fuel for cooking. this reduces the amount of greenhouse gases, specifically methane and carbon dioxide, released into the environment from wood fires. when evaluating the feasibility of implementing this solution, computer models are used to weigh costs against benefits. what factor is least likely to impact the decision on adopting this technology?

What is the average speed of a car that traveled 300.0 miles in 5.5 hours