1-1 Notes - Intro to Earth Science KD25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly matches the scientific term with its definition?

• A hypothesis is a testable prediction that can be supported or refuted.

• A scientific law is an explanation of the observed phenomenon.

• A scientific theory describes an observed phenomenon.

• A hypothesis is a proven fact.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

• A scientific law describes what happens, while a scientific theory explains why or how it happens.

• A scientific law explains why something happens, while a scientific theory describes what happens.

• Scientific laws and theories are the same thing.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of a scientific theory?

• Evidence-based

• Never contradicted

• Refutable

• Based on anecdotes

Fill in the Blanks

Anecdotes are singular observations or stories people tell, but they are NOT

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