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Scientific Law vs Scientific Theory

Authored by Heather Watson

Other, Science

6th Grade

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Scientific Law vs Scientific Theory
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A scientific theory...

is based on lots of evidence
is not valid
is not reliable
has not been tested many times

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A set of principles that explains and predicts a phenomena is called a _____. 

scientific law
scientific method
scientific theory
scientific instructor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A scientific ____________ is a statement that describes what always happens under certain conditions in nature.

law
theory
method
variable

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a theory?

Describes what happens
Explains a process

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a law?

Describes what happens
Explains a process

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Scientists __________________ test scientific theories.

constantly
rarely
never

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about theories and opinions?

It is about right and wrong
theories explain observations clearly and consistently
A theory doesn't have to be repeatable

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