Theories, Laws, and Models

Which is not one of the 3 types of scientific models?

• Conceptual

• Physical

• Geological

• Mathematical

When a scientist copies another experiment to verify results, is an example of?

• Repetition

• Replication

A visual representation of a very small or very large object, system or process is called a?

• Chart

• Graph

• Model

• Drawing

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

When an explanation based on WHY something happens is a?

• Law

• Hypothesis

• Model

• Theory

When a scientist performs numerous trials to verify results of an experiment.

• Repetition

• Replication

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A rule of nature that tells us WHAT happens,

• Theory

• Summary

• Law

• Hypothesis

True or False - Theories and laws change over time with new empirical evidence?

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

True or false - Laws can turn into a Theory

• True

• False

True or False - Theories can turn into a Law

• True

• False

True or False - A Law can tell WHAT happens, and a Theory can tell WHY it happens.

• True

• False