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What distinguishes a scientific theory from a scientific law?

• A theory is a proven fact, while a law is a hypothesis.

• A theory explains why phenomena occur, while a law describes how they occur.

• A theory is a guess, while a law is a detailed explanation.

• A theory is always correct, while a law can be disproven.

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

• It is based on repeated experimental observations.

• It explains why a phenomenon occurs.

• It describes a consistent relationship in nature.

• It is universally accepted within the scientific community.

How does a societal theory differ from a scientific theory?

• Societal theories are based on experiments, while scientific theories are not.

• Societal theories explain social behaviors, while scientific theories explain natural phenomena.

• Societal theories are always proven, while scientific theories are not.

• Societal theories are laws, while scientific theories are hypotheses.

Which of the following is an example of a societal law?

• The Law of Supply and Demand

• The Law of Conservation of Energy

• The Law of Inertia

• The Law of Universal Gravitation

Why are scientific theories important in science?

• They provide a final answer to scientific questions.

• They offer explanations that can be tested and refined.

• They are unchangeable truths.

• They are guesses that scientists make.

Which of the following best describes a societal theory?

• It is a proven fact about human behavior.

• It is a hypothesis about natural phenomena.

• It is an explanation of social patterns and behaviors.

• It is a law that governs human actions.

What is the main purpose of a scientific law?

• To explain why a phenomenon occurs.

• To describe a consistent relationship in nature.

• To provide a hypothesis for testing.

• To offer a detailed explanation of a theory.

Which of the following statements is true about scientific theories?

• They are guesses that scientists make.

• They are detailed explanations that can be tested.

• They are unchangeable truths.

• They are laws that have been proven.