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