For each of the statements below, indicate whether the statement describes a scientific theory, a scientific law, or both.
(1 point)
Can be modified if new evidence or information arises. is this Scientific Theory, Scientific Law or Both.
Often represented by a mathematical formula is this Scientific Theory, Scientific Law or Both.
Explains how a natural phenomenon works is this Scientific Theory, Scientific Law or Both.
Describes a relationship that always occurs under specific conditions is this Scientific Theory, Scientific Law or Both.
1. Can be modified if new evidence or information arises. - Scientific Theory (Theories can be modified or even discarded in light of new evidence or information)
2. Often represented by a mathematical formula - Both (Both scientific theories and scientific laws can be represented by mathematical formulas)
3. Explains how a natural phenomenon works - Scientific Theory (Theories provide explanations for natural phenomena)
4. Describes a relationship that always occurs under specific conditions - Scientific Law (Laws describe relationships that always occur under specific conditions)