Theory vs Law

A scientific theory...

• is based on lots of evidence

• is not valid because it can be disproven

• is not based on reliable evidence

• has not been tested many times

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A set of principles that explain a scientific event is called a _____.

• scientific law

• scientific method

• scientific theory

• scientific hypothesis

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

• law
• theory
• method
• variable

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What is a scientific theory?

• Describes what happens

• Explains a process

What is a scientific law?

• Describes what happens

• Explains a process

Theory or Law?

_________ of Thermodynamics: Describes how heat always travels from areas of high temperature to areas of low temperature.

• Theory

• Law

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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.

• Theory

• Law

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Theory or Law?

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

• Theory

• Law

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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.

• Theory

• Law

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Theory or Law?

Kepler's ______ of Planetary Motion: how planets orbit the sun. Shows and describes what happens with planet's movement.

• Theory

• Law

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