Theory Hypothesis Law

Kalinda was trying to explain to her friend the difference between a theory and a law in science.  She used the theory of plate tectonics and the law of superposition as examples.  Kalinda explained the difference by using nonscientific language.  Which statement did Kalinda use to correctly describe the difference between a theory and a law in science?

• A theory describes a natural event, while a law explains it.
• A theory explains a natural event, while a law predicts it.
• A theory explains a natural event, while a law describes it.
• A theory predicts a natural event, while a law explains it.

Laws are usually mathematically defined.

• True
• False

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

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

• law
• theory
• method
• variable

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

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

• law
• theory
• observation
• method

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

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

• scientific law
• scientific method
• scientific theory
• scientific instructor

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

New cells are formed from other existing cells, and that the cell is a fundamental unit of structure, function and organization in all living organisms.

• Fact
• Theory
• Law

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

An explanation a scientist makes that IS 100% proven based off multiple investigations is called a ___________.

• hypothesis
• theory
• law
• question

If I increase the amount of fertilizer a bean plant receives, the plant will grow taller.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

Species on earth have changed over time because some organisms are more likely to survive and to reproduce, passing favorable traits to their offspring.

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

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