Scientific Theories and Laws Review

These can change when new evidence is presented

• theory

• law

Plate tectonics is a

• theory

• law

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These describe a natural phenomenon or relationship that always occurs under specific conditions

• theory

• law

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Universal gravitation, superposition, and Conservation of Mass and Energy are examples of

• Theory

• Law

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Which of the following is true about theories and opinions?

• It is about right and wrong

• theories explain observations clearly and consistently

• A theory doesn't have to be repeatable

Which of the following is NOT true about theory?

• Don't have to be able to predict the results

• Illustrate the theory is repeatable

• Explain observations clearly and consistently

How can laws and theories be expressed?

• By experiments

• Groupings

• Mathematical Equations

Evolution is an example of...

• theory

• law

What goes up must come down is an example of...

• theory

• law

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Theory or Law? _________ of Thermodynamics: Matter can never be created or destroyed. Tells what happens with matter.

• Theory

• Law

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