GK
THE UNIVERSE
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Question
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Which statement is NOT true about a theory?
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A theory can become a scientific law after a long period of existence.
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New technology, new tools, and/or new observations can provide new information that may improve a theory
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Scientific theories change when scientists discover new information
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None of the above.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The idea that a scientific theory could become a law once proven to be a fact is a common misconception. In science, laws and theories are two different types of scientific facts. A scientific theory cannot become a scientific fact, just as no explanation (theory) could ever become a description (law).
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: c) It is tested over time until it becomes a scientific law. Scientific theories are testable and make predictions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hence the statement “ Scientific theories provide an explanation of phenomena based on empirical evidence, logic and debate” is true regarding scientific theory.
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