Hypothesis, Theory, Law

Laws are usually mathematically defined.

• True
• False

A scientific ____________ is a broad explanation for events that is widely accepted as true.

• law
• theory
• observation
• method

Laws tells us that it happens but doesn’t describe how or why.

• True
• False

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

Force = mass x gravity

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

NGSS.HS-PS2-4

True or False.  Theories change because new technology improves our ability to observe the natural world.

• True
• False

Another word for prediction or educated guess is: ________________

• hypothesis
• conclusion
• experiment
• data

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

(hint: Newton)

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

If other people are watching you, then you will be better behaved.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-8

Germs cause diseases in living organisms.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law