Scientific Terms and Animals

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Hypothesis

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, used as a starting point for further investigation.

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Theory

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A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of evidence and repeatedly tested and confirmed through observation and experimentation.

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Law

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A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspect of the world, often expressed mathematically.

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Horse

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A large domesticated mammal with solid hooves, used for riding and racing.

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Dog

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A domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, and a barking, howling, or whining voice.