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Understanding Hypothesis, Theory, and Law
Authored by Jodie Hatcher
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a hypothesis?
A well-supported explanation of something in the natural world
An explanation that can be tested by further investigation
A statement that describes a natural phenomenon
A mathematical equation
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following describes a scientific theory?
It is a guess based on personal opinion.
It is an explanation formed after using the scientific method.
It is a statement that describes a natural phenomenon.
It is a hypothesis that has not been tested.
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a scientific law?
An explanation that can be tested
A well-supported explanation of some aspect of the natural world
A statement that describes a pattern
in nature
A mathematical equation
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a scientific law?
The theory of evolution
Newton's law of universal gravitation
The hypothesis of continental drift
The theory of relativity
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between a theory and a law in science?
A theory is a guess, while a law is a fact.
A theory explains why something happens, while a law
describes how something happens.
A theory is a mathematical equation, while a law is a statement.
A theory is untested, while a law is tested.
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a scientific theory?
It is based on a large body of evidence.
It can be changed
or rejected based
on new evidence.
It is a guess that has not been tested.
It explains a wide range of patterns
in our world.
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?
Cells are the
basic unit of life.
If plants are given more sunlight, then they will grow taller.
The Earth orbits
the Sun.
Energy cannot be created or destroyed.
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