t is known that many trees lose their leaves in response to decreasing day length. As a result, you think that Gingko trees may also lose their leaves in response to decreasing day length. This statement is an example of: a. deductive reasoning b. an experiment c. a law d. a hypothesis e. theory

The answer is a.

Explanation:

This is a clear example of deductive reasoning. I think, "If many trees lose their leaves due to decreasing day length," then I deduce that Ginko trees lose their leaves for the same reason. I make an association. This is not an experiment, a law of nature, a hypothesis or a theory.