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- 1. Multiple Choice
While speaking to a colleague, a scientist makes the following statement: "I propose that Bald Eagle eggs in northern Maine will have thinner shells than those from birds in southern Alaska due to increased levels of pesticides in the water." This statement is a
Theory
Law
Conclusion
Hypothesis
- 2. Multiple Choice
Scientific Theories can be tested.
True
False
- 3. Multiple Choice
Complete the following sentence so that it is correct: Scientific theories are based on
general assumptions of how systems work.
mathematical principles that can be proven true.
large amounts of data collected over time.
observations from within only one scientific discipline.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Scientific theories do not change once they have been written down.
True
False
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the best definition of the term "theory," as it is used in science?
A theory is a guess or hunch about something that has occurred in nature.
A theory is a hypothesis that uses laws and observation to make an assumption. A theory is a hypothesis that uses laws and observation to make an assumption.
A theory comprehensive set of data and experiments that supports a hypothesis
scientific theories are always original and do not connect to those that came before.
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