A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.
1. A
2.B
3.B
4.D
5.C
hope this helps i took the test and got them right... :)
Distrust:
disbelief
doubt
misgiving
wariness
Promote:
advertise
promote
Reassuring:
comfort
encourage
inspirit
Welfare:
benefit
well-being
Answer is B population growth