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In Australia, researchers tested the hypothesis that sea urchin abundance limits kelp distribution. Select the evidence that offers the best support for this hypothesis.

A. There is an inverse relationship between the abundance of sea urchins and the abundance of kelp.
B. Sea urchins graze on kelp.
C. When sea urchins were removed from experimental plots, kelp cover increased.

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Answer:

C.

Explanation:

The statement that best supports this specific hypothesis would be that when  sea urchins were removed from experimental plots, kelp cover increased.  This statement offers strong experimental evidence proving that sea urchin abundance limits kelp distribution, unlike the other statements that provide accurate information but no evidence regarding this hypothesis.

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