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1. How does a scientific theory differ from a scientifichypothesis?

A) Theories are proposed to test scientific hypotheses.

B) A theory is an explanation for a very general phenomenon orobservation; hypotheses treat more specific observations.

C) A hypothesis is an explanation for a very general phenomenon;theories treat more specific issues.

D) Theories are untested and hypotheses are used for experiments.



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a. [A hypothesis turns into a theory after very close scrutiny andacceptance by the scientific community.]
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c. [A hypothesis and a theory mean essentially the same thing inthe sciences. One is just slightly more proven than the other.]

4. What are the key differences between a scientific theory anda scientific law/principle according to the lecture? Choose fromthe following:
a. [A law explains the process of a phenomenon, but not why itoccurs like a theory does.]
b. [Laws are always correct and to the point. Theories aregenerally ideas that can be proven wrong.]
c. [Laws can explain why a phenomenon occurs, unlike a theory.]

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b. [Geothermal energy]
c. [Solar energy]
d. [Radioactive Decay]
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