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(1)I need to create two experiments on the effects of acid rain using the scientific method. With the hypothesis, experiment and conclusion as the format of the experiment.

(2)Using the following statement and the scientific method, I have to design a scenario in the format of question- experiment- results-conclusion to test assumptions of death by loneliness.
"I have a lit candle that I put under sealed glass in a dark room by itself. I come back in a few minutes and the flame has died. I immediately assume that the flame died because it was all alone (it was alive and died of loneliness).

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(1)I need to create two experiments on the effects of acid rain using the scientific method. With the hypothesis, experiment and conclusion as the format of the experiment. It has to be half a page in length.

One experiment can be on the effect of acid rains on the plant growth. That can be measured by looking at the sizes of the plants that grow on a patch of soil where acid rains fell. Then, compare that with the size of plants which grew on soil free from acid rains. This comparison will distinguish between the effects of acid rain on plant growth.

Another can be on the quality of soil once acid rain has fell on the ground over time.

The hypothesis can be: Acid rain affects the roots of plants and destroys nutrients from the ground, ...

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