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What is a scientific law?

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A rule that describes a pattern in nature that only states that an event will occur under certain circumstances.

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Give an example of a scientific law.

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Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world.

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What can a scientist create based on data?

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A theory.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable scientific question or prediction.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

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What is the difference between a law and a theory?

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A law describes what happens under certain conditions, while a theory explains why it happens.

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What is an example of a scientific theory?

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The Theory of Evolution.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in scientific research?

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To provide a testable prediction that can be investigated.

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What does the Big Bang Theory explain?

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The origin of the universe and its expansion.

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