Two decades after the Emerald River Dam was built, none of the eight fish species native to the Emerald River was still reproducing adequately in the river below the dam. Since the dam reduced the annual range of water temperature in the river below the dam from 50 degrees to 6 degrees, scientists have hypothesized that sharply rising water temperatures must be involved in signaling the native species to begin the reproductive cycle.
Which of the following statements, if true, would most strengthen the scientists' hypothesis?
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AThe native fish species were still able to reproduce only in side streams of the river below the dam where theannual temperature range remains approximately 50 degrees.
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BBefore the dam was built, the Emerald River annually overflowed its banks, creating backwaters that were critical breeding areas for the native species of fish.
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CThe lowest recorded temperature of the Emerald River before the dam was built was 34 degrees, whereas the lowest recorded temperature of the river after the dam was built has been 43 degrees.
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DNonnative species of fish, introduced into the Emerald River after the dam was built, have begun competing with the declining native fish species for food and space.
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EFive of the fish species native to the Emerald River are not native to any other river in North America.
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正确答案: A