Heredity and Adaptation Weekly Check 1 Practice

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What is a Scientific Law?

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A Scientific Law describes or states what happens under certain conditions.

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What is a Scientific Theory?

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A Scientific Theory attempts to explain phenomena based on hypotheses and experiments.

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What does the fossil record indicate about the age of fossils?

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The age of a fossil is the same as the age of the rock it is found in.

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Why is the phrase 'that's just a theory' misleading?

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In science, theories are well-tested explanations and are often widely accepted by the scientific community.

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What does the Principle of Superposition state?

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The Principle of Superposition states that sedimentary rocks on the bottom are older than the rocks on top.

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What is the difference between a Scientific Law and a Scientific Theory?

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A Scientific Law describes what happens, while a Scientific Theory explains why it happens.

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What is an example of a Scientific Law?

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Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation is an example of a Scientific Law.

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What is an example of a Scientific Theory?

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The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection is an example of a Scientific Theory.

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How do scientists test a Scientific Theory?

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Scientists test a Scientific Theory through experiments and observations.

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What is the significance of fossils in understanding Earth's history?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life and help scientists understand the evolution of species.