For each of the statements below, indicate whether the statement describes a scientific theory, a scientific law, or both.

(1 point)

Can be modified if new evidence or information arises. is this Scientific Theory, Scientific Law or Both.

Often represented by a mathematical formula is this Scientific Theory, Scientific Law or Both.

Explains how a natural phenomenon works is this Scientific Theory, Scientific Law or Both.

Describes a relationship that always occurs under specific conditions is this Scientific Theory, Scientific Law or Both.

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1. Can be modified if new evidence or information arises. - Scientific Theory (Theories can be modified or even discarded in light of new evidence or information)

2. Often represented by a mathematical formula - Both (Both scientific theories and scientific laws can be represented by mathematical formulas)

3. Explains how a natural phenomenon works - Scientific Theory (Theories provide explanations for natural phenomena)

4. Describes a relationship that always occurs under specific conditions - Scientific Law (Laws describe relationships that always occur under specific conditions)