QUESTION 3
Which of the following describes a scientific law?

Not based on scientific evidence

Explains how and why nature does what it does

Tells us what nature will do under certain conditions
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QUESTION 4
Why was the theory of plate tectonics met with challenges from other scientists when it was first proposed?

there was no evidence to support it

the scientist who proposed it was obviously biased

there was no explanation yet for how it could be happening
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QUESTION 5
Which of the following is a reason why society might initially reject a new scientific theory?

Data that supports the theory

The hypothesis the theory is based on

Lack of information
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QUESTION 6
A scientific theory tells us what nature will do under certain conditions.

True

False
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QUESTION 7
Scientific theories can change when new evidence is discovered.

True

False
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QUESTION 8
Scientific laws and theories cannot change. They are absolute fact.

True

False
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QUESTION 9
A theory was not originally a hypothesis.

True

False
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QUESTION 10
Which of the following describes a scientific theory?

Not based on scientific evidence

Tells us what nature will do under certain conditions

Based on scientific evidence and has withstood the test of time