Which statement gives a testable prediction from a hypothesis?

Correct answer: If temperature increases an equal amount of ice will melt in less time

The direct answer is A. A testable prediction states what measurable change should happen when one condition changes. In option A, the condition is temperature, the amount of ice is kept equal, and the predicted result is a shorter melting time at higher temperature. A student can test it by using equal ice samples, different controlled temperatures, measuring time with a stopwatch, and comparing the results. Option B, “heat is good,” is vague and gives no measurable quantity or clear test. Option C, “ice is beautiful,” is a personal opinion rather than a precise scientific prediction. Option D, “cold is the best weather,” is also an opinion and does not identify a measurement. Therefore A is correct because it connects variables in a way an experiment can check. Exam cue: a testable statement must tell what changes and what can be measured.