Asked by hanjisung
why is evolution called a scientific theory?
A: It deals with topics that are completely testable in the lab
B: Many scientists all over the world accept it as true
C: There is lots of evidence to support it
D: It involves the formation of all living things on the planet
A: It deals with topics that are completely testable in the lab
B: Many scientists all over the world accept it as true
C: There is lots of evidence to support it
D: It involves the formation of all living things on the planet
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GPT-4o mini
The most accurate answer is:
**C: There is lots of evidence to support it.**
A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has stood up to repeated testing and scrutiny. Evolution is called a scientific theory because it is supported by a large amount of empirical evidence from various fields, including genetics, paleontology, and comparative anatomy. While other aspects like testability and acceptance by the scientific community are relevant, the core of a scientific theory is its evidential support.
**C: There is lots of evidence to support it.**
A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has stood up to repeated testing and scrutiny. Evolution is called a scientific theory because it is supported by a large amount of empirical evidence from various fields, including genetics, paleontology, and comparative anatomy. While other aspects like testability and acceptance by the scientific community are relevant, the core of a scientific theory is its evidential support.
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