For each of the statements below, indicate whether the statement describes a scientific theory, a scientific law, or both. (1 point)
Scientific Theory Scientific Law Both
Can be modified if new evidence or information arises
Scientific Theory – Can be modified if new evidence or information arises
Scientific Law – Can be modified if new evidence or information arises
Both – Can be modified if new evidence or information arises
Often represented by a mathematical formula
Scientific Theory – Often represented by a mathematical formula
Scientific Law – Often represented by a mathematical formula
Both – Often represented by a mathematical formula
Explains how a natural phenomenon works
Scientific Theory – Explains how a natural phenomenon works
Scientific Law – Explains how a natural phenomenon works
Both – Explains how a natural phenomenon works
Describes a relationship that always occurs under specific conditions
3 answers
Scientific Law – Describes a relationship that always occurs under specific conditions.
Both – Describes a relationship that always occurs under specific conditions.
1. Can be modified if new evidence or information arises
- Scientific Theory
2. Often represented by a mathematical formula
- Both
3. Explains how a natural phenomenon works
- Scientific Theory
4. Describes a relationship that always occurs under specific conditions
- Both