Question 1

What is the primary difference between scientific laws and theories?

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Laws describe what happens; theories explain why it happens.

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Laws are more important than theories.

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Laws only apply to physics and theories apply to biology.

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Theories are proven facts; laws are not.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a scientific theory?

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The Theory of Evolution

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Ohm's Law

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Boyle's Law

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Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation

Question 3

What is an example of evidence that supports the Theory of Plate Tectonics?

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The distribution of earthquakes along tectonic plate boundaries

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The phases of the moon

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The color of ocean water

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The shape of the continents

Question 4

What distinguishes a scientific law from a scientific theory?

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A law describes a consistent relationship in nature, while a theory explains why that relationship exists.

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A law explains phenomena; a theory describes them.

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A law is a guess; a theory is a fact.

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A law can be proven; a theory cannot.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a scientific theory?

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It is proven to be true in all circumstances.

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It is based on tested hypotheses.

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It can be modified based on new evidence.

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It explains a broad range of observations.

Question 6

Which of the following describes a scientific law?

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A concise statement summarizing a pattern observed in nature.

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A hypothesis that has not yet been tested.

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A detailed explanation of a process or mechanism.

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A prediction of future events based on theories.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a scientific law?

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Newton's Law of Motion

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The Germ Theory of Disease

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The Theory of Relativity

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The Big Bang Theory

Question 8

Why is the Theory of Relativity considered a theory rather than a law?

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It explains the effects of gravity and motion on space and time.

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It states that energy cannot change.

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It describes the shape of the universe.

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It predicts the orbits of planets.

Question 9

What type of evidence supports the Theory of Germs in relation to disease?

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The identification of specific pathogens causing illnesses.

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The effectiveness of vaccines in preventing diseases.

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The use of antibiotics.

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The observation of human behaviors.

Question 10

Which statement best describes a scientific theory?

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It is a well-substantiated explanation based on a body of evidence.

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It is an untested idea.

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It is a fact that cannot be changed.

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It is a simple guess about how things work.

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