Hypothesis vs. Theory Quick Check

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Question
What happens when new evidence is found that contradicts part of a theory?(1 point)
Responses

Science reevaluates the validity of the theory.
Science reevaluates the validity of the theory.

It gets ignored to maintain the original idea.
It gets ignored to maintain the original idea.

The theory is discarded for a new one.
The theory is discarded for a new one.

New pieces are added to the original ideas.

Science reevaluates the validity of the theory.

The correct answer is:

Science reevaluates the validity of the theory.