In terms of the scientific method, the purpose of an experiment is a form a hypothesis. b collect data. c form a conclusion. d test a hypothesis.

In terms of the scientific method, the purpose of an experiment is to:

D) Test a hypothesis

After forming a hypothesis, you TEST it out by performing the experiment and collecting data. After collecting the data from the experiment, you can form a conclusion about the results of the experiment.

An experiment is supposed to tell you whether the hypothesis you came up with is true and is able to be proven with an experiment.

The purpose of an experiment is to test a hypothesis and see whether the results you get support or contradict your hypothesis.

affects the water bodies: excessive use of fertilizers causes eutrophication. the fertilizers which are used on plants affect the quality of land on which it is used, further causing erosion of soil. the fertilizers used on plants contain harmful chemical fumes which affect the environment.