Laws and Theories

Cannot be validated by a single person

• Theory

• Law

• Both

Theory, Law or Both??? Often becomes more limited over time.

• Law

• Theory

• Both

Often explains more related phenomena over time.

• Both

• Theory

• Law

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A scientific theory cannot be modified.

• True

• False

Scientific theories do not change once they have been written down.

• True

• False

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

• Theory

• Law

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The cell _________ of living things: living things are made of cells, which explains how things grow and live.

• Theory

• Law

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Theory or law: Atomic _____ of matter: all matter is made up of atoms. Explains why matter behaves a certain way.

• Theory

• Law

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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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