Which of the following best describes how theories relate to laws? *Can have multiple answers*
Closing the Gap- Scientific law, theory & hypothesis

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11th - 12th Grade
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Emily Castagno
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Theories are laws that have not been proven true yet
Theories attempt to explain why things happen
Laws predict what will happen
Laws are theories that have not been proven true yet
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Current theory is discarded: it can't explain the new data
A current theory is modified to better explain the new data
A current law is charged to account for the new data
Data is discarded: more observations is needed to continue
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What made Mendeleev's theory about organization of matter in the periodic table so powerful?
His theory predicted unknown elements that were later found
1st scientist to attempt to organize elements in a pattern
His theory later became a law about elemental properties
When he paired oxygen with potassium, it went 'OK'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
From the excerpt above, which of the following might be an example of a theory?
A
B
C
D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
One can best compare the acceptance of a theory to:
A race: 1st theory that comes up with an explanation wins
A boxing match: winner must be ready to fight next opponent
Lottery: if you happen to be really lucky, you get a prize
A self-service: choose parts you like best from each theory
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the best definition of the term theory, as it is used in science?
guess or hunch about something that has occurred in nature
comprehensive set of ideas explaining a phenomenon in nature
A theory is based on verifiable laws and can be proven true
hypothesis that uses observation to make an assumptio
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
theory
law
conclusion
hypothesis
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