Question

Write a hypothesis about the addition of compost (nutrients) to the soil and ecological succession using this format: “If . . . then . . . because . . .” Be sure to answer the lab question, “How does the presence of additional nutrients affect the process of succession?”

Answer 1

If nutrients are added to the compost soil any plant life will grow healthier, the succession of growth will be increased due to a more nutrient rich soil.

Answer 2

Hypothesis is a proposed mechanism / way for a scientific phenomenon or observation.

As given that we are adding nutrients in the form of compost to the soil, this will definitely enhance the growth of the plants as nutrients are essential for plant growth

so the hypothesis can be drafted or stated as

If we add nutrients to the soil as compost, the plants will show a better growth (in every aspect), the process of succession of growth will get enhanced due to presence of more fertile and nutrient rich soil.