How can a prediction form into a hypothesis

Between 1518 and 1548, spanish conquistadores conquered most of the new world, motivated by the a) desire for scientific knowledge. b)  to urge to claim more territory for spain. c) belief that an all-water western route to the orient existed. d) desire to advance national glory, serve god, and seek personal wealth.

Why would nations in latin america be part of a mostly arab cartel group known as opec? a) latin america refused to do business with countries that were not part of opec. eliminate b) natural resources such as oil are a major economic development for some latin american countries. c) latin america has a long history of distrust of the united states and fears a take-over of oil fields. d) latin american nations such as venezuela needed in getting natural resources to other parts of the world. 15

According to this map, which of these statements about cuban economic activity is true? a) coffee is not a valuable commodity in cuba. b) cattle ranching is found only in the western half of cuba. c) tobacco is grown in most areas of the country. d) manufacturing is limited to mostly the southern coast.