Scientific Theories vs Laws
Authored by Lisa Thompson
Science
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement below correctly identifies the difference between laws and theories?
Laws describe phenomena, while theories explain why phenomena exist.
Laws are a statement of fact, while theories are a statement of opinion.
Laws explain why phenomena exist, while theories explain how.
Laws are a prediction of phenomena, while theories are an explanation.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Theory, Law or Both??? Explanation of a wide range of observations?
Theory
Law
Both
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS2-1
NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Is a well-tested EXPLANATION for a wide range of observations and experimental results.
Law
Theory
Both
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Is a DESCRIPTION of what a scientists expects to happen every time under a certain set of conditions.
Law
Theory
Both
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS2-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of these describes a natural phenomenon or relationship that always occurs under specific conditions
theory
law
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS2-1
NGSS.HS-PS2-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Theory, Law or Both??? Explains how a natural phenomenon works.
Theory
Law
Both
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS2-1
NGSS.HS-PS1-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Can be modified if new evidence refutes the current statement
Theory
Law
Both
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
NGSS.HS-PS4-3
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