Chapter 1 Test Science

Circle the term that best completes each of the following sentences: 1. A scientific ___ is an explanation for how something occurs. It is supported by a great deal of evidence.

• law

• theory

Scientists look for either in the field or in the laboratory.

• empirical evidence

• law

A basic principle that applies everywhere and in all situations is best described as a scientific law / theory.

• law

• theory

Circle the term that best completes each of the following sentences: 1. A(n) can be used to represent the results of an investigation.

• hypothesis

• graph

A model/law uses familiar things to describe unfamiliar things.

• model

• law