Which of the following best describes a scientific law?

B) A description of a natural phenomenon that always occurs under specific conditions.

C) A hypothesis that has been proven true.

D) A prediction of future events.

What is the primary difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

C) Theories explain why phenomena occur, while laws describe what happens.

A) Theories describe phenomena, while laws explain why phenomena exist.

B) Theories are based on hypotheses, while laws are based on facts.

D) Theories are predictions, while laws are explanations.

Which of the following is an example of a scientific theory?

B) The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

A) Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation

C) The Law of Conservation of Mass

A scientific law can be described as:

C) A description of what scientists expect to happen every time under a certain set of conditions.

A) A statement that can be modified if new evidence is found.

B) A mathematical formula that predicts future events.

D) An explanation of a wide range of observations.

Which statement is true about scientific theories?

B) They are supported by a large amount of empirical evidence.

A) They can never be changed once established.

C) They describe phenomena that always occur under specific conditions.

D) They are less reliable than hypotheses.

Which of the following statements is true about both scientific theories and laws?

B) Both are based on the results of many investigations.

A) Both can be represented by mathematical formulas.

C) Both provide explanations for natural phenomena.

D) Both are predictions of future events.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a scientific law?

A) It provides an explanation for why a phenomenon occurs.

B) It describes a natural phenomenon that always occurs under specific conditions.

C) It is often represented by a mathematical formula.

D) It is widely accepted by the scientific community.

Which of the following best describes a scientific theory?

A) A description of a natural phenomenon that always occurs under specific conditions.

C) A prediction of future events based on past data.

D) A hypothesis that has been proven true.

Scientific Theories vs Laws Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which statement below correctly identifies the difference between laws and theories?

Laws describe phenomena, while theories explain why phenomena exist.

Laws are a statement of fact, while theories are a statement of opinion.

Laws explain why phenomena exist, while theories explain how.

Laws are a prediction of phenomena, while theories are an explanation.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Theory, Law or Both??? Explanation of a wide range of observations?

Theory

Law

Both

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Is a well-tested EXPLANATION for a wide range of observations and experimental results.

Law

Theory

Both

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Is a DESCRIPTION of what a scientists expects to happen every time under a certain set of conditions.

Law

Theory

Both

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of these describes a natural phenomenon or relationship that always occurs under specific conditions

theory

law

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NGSS.HS-PS2-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Theory, Law or Both??? Explains how a natural phenomenon works.

Theory

Law

Both

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Can be modified if new evidence refutes the current statement

Theory

Law

Both

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

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Scientific Theories vs Laws

Which statement below correctly identifies the difference between laws and theories?

Theory, Law or Both??? Explanation of a wide range of observations?

Is a well-tested EXPLANATION for a wide range of observations and experimental results.

Is a DESCRIPTION of what a scientists expects to happen every time under a certain set of conditions.

Which of these describes a natural phenomenon or relationship that always occurs under specific conditions

Theory, Law or Both??? Explains how a natural phenomenon works.

Can be modified if new evidence refutes the current statement

Based on the results of many investigations

Supported by a large amount of empirical evidence

Widely accepted by the majority of scientists within a given field of study

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