Scientific Theories and Laws

Theory or Law? _________ of Thermodynamics: Matter can never be created or destroyed. Tells what happens with matter.

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Theory or law? The cell _________ of living things: living things are made of cells, which explains how things grow and live.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Theory or law: Atomic _____ of matter: all matter is made up of atoms. Explains why matter behaves a certain way.

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Theory or Law? Tectonic ________ of Geology: the surface of the earth is made of tectonic plates, which move slowly. Explains why mountains are formed, earthquakes happen, etc.

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Theory or Law? Kepler's ______ of Planetary Motion: how planets orbit the sun. Shows what happens with planets.

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Theory or Law? Hubble's ________ of Cosmic Expansion: shows what happens with the universe expanding.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Theory or Law? Big Bang _______: the universe came from one minute particle and expanded over billions of years to what we see today. Tries to explain how the universe was created.

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Universal ______ of Gravitation: any 2 objects have a force of gravity between them. Tells what happens when 2 objects are near each other.

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Theory or Law? Newton's first ______ of Motion: Objects will stay in motion unless stopped. Shows what happens with moving objects.

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Einstein's _______ of General Relativity: gravity curves space and time. Tries to explain why starlight bends.

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