Which of the following would be a valid hypothesis for a scientific
investigation about how transportation affects food security?
o
a. why do local farmers markets have food with such high prices?
o b. i cannot afford foods purchased from the local farmers market.
o
c. foods that travel great distances cost less than foods bought
locally
o d. how does the distance a food travels affect its affordability?

The correct option is C. Foods that travel great distances cost less than foods bought  locally.

Explanation:

According to the scientific method of research, it gets initiated with a scientific question. To answer that question, a hypothesis is drawn. A hypothesis is a tentative statement based on which experiments are designed to check the authenticity of the hypothesis. Based on the observations and experiments, conclusions are drawn.

In the above-mentioned question, option C is a tentative statement that can be tested. Hence, it is the correct option.

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