Scientific laws describe natural relationships that have been tested repeatedly and are generally accepted as universal and true. Which of the following describes a scientific theory?

Question

A.
a proven fact about a natural phenomena
B.
a proposed explanation for natural phenomena, supported by evidence
C.
the outcome of a single experiment
D.
a prediction about what will happen during a scientific investigation

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B. a proposed explanation for natural phenomena, supported by evidence

Scientific theories are broader than individual facts or hypotheses and are based on a substantial body of evidence that explains a range of phenomena.