A student hypothesizes slightly acidic soil helps choy sum grow better than neutral soil. She plants seeds in acidic mix (coffee grounds + soil) and neutral soil. Which finding would most directly weaken her hypothesis?

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SAT English QUESTION #5433

Question 1

Choy sum in neutral soil were significantly taller than those in acidic mix.✔️
Choy sum in neutral soil weighed significantly less than those in acidic mix.
Seeds in neutral soil sprouted significantly later than those in acidic mix.
Fewer seeds in neutral soil sprouted than those in acidic mix.

Correct Answer Explanation

If neutral soil produced taller plants, that weakens the claim that acidic soil is more beneficial.

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