Scientific Theories and Laws Review

Theory or Law? Tectonic ________ of Geology: the surface of the earth is made of tectonic plates, which move slowly. Explains why mountains are formed, earthquakes happen, etc.

• Theory

• Law

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Theory or Law? Kepler's ______ of Planetary Motion: how planets orbit the sun. Shows what happens with planets.

• Theory

• Law

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Theory or Law? Hubble's ________ of Cosmic Expansion: shows what happens with the universe expanding.

• Theory

• Law

Theory or Law? Big Bang _______: the universe came from one minute particle and expanded over billions of years to what we see today. Tries to explain how the universe was created.

• Theory

• Law

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Universal ______ of Gravitation: any 2 objects have a force of gravity between them. Tells what happens when 2 objects are near each other.

• Theory

• Law

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Theory or Law? Newton's first ______ of Motion: Objects will stay in motion unless stopped. Shows what happens with moving objects.

• Theory

• Law

Einstein's _______ of General Relativity: gravity curves space and time. Tries to explain why starlight bends.

• Theory

• Law

A Scientific ___________ is an explanation for how something occurs. It is supported by a great deal of evidence.

• law

• theory

• empirical evidence

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A basic principal that applies everywhere in all situations is best described as a scientific ____________.

• theory

• empirical evidence

• law

How is the use of the word theory in science different from its more common use?

• Theory is just an opinion.

• Theories are supported by a large amount of evidence.