as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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formulate a hypothesis that explains the decline in honeybee populations.
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the hypothesis is that the decline of honeybee populations is due to the harmful effects of exposure to pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals used in agriculture or released into the environment. additionally, the spread of infectious diseases, lack of suitable habitat, and the decline of beekeeping practices may be contributing to the decline of bee populations.
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