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Hypotheses, Theories, and Laws Answers

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Initially, scientists described atoms as the smallest particles of matter. However, smaller particles within atoms were discovered.How did the scientific world respond to this new information?

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by ignoring the new information because it went against a scientific law
B
by discarding the old theory about atoms and making a new one
C
by revising the theory that explained atoms to include this new information
D
by designing new technology that would prove the new information was wrong
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Omar wrote a hypothesis about batteries called dry cells.If more dry cells are connected end to end, a light bulb will work longer because there is more energy available.What are the variables in his hypothesis?

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The independent variable is the number of dry cells, and the dependent variable is the length of time the bulb works.
B
The independent variable is the length of time the bulb works, and the dependent variable is the number of dry cells.
C
The independent variable is the number of dry cells, and the dependent variable is the amount of energy available.
D
The independent variable is the amount of energy available, and the dependent variable is the number of dry cells.
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For which question could a testable hypothesis be developed?

A
What is the best-tasting apple?
B
Does all wood float in water?
C
Are kittens cuter than puppies?
D
What color of flower is the prettiest?
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After an investigation, Kuri determines that her hypothesis was wrong. What is the best thing for Kuri to do next?

A
propose a scientific theory that explains what went wrong
B
write a new hypothesis and conduct new experiments to explore the matter
C
rewrite a scientific law to better predict the observations she gathered
D
move on to a different topic because there is no value in a wrong hypothesis
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For which of these questions could a testable hypothesis be developed?

A
What is the best action movie?
B
Which theme park is the most fun?
C
What makes a baseball bounce?
D
Where can you find the best ice cream?
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Which statement describes a scientific theory?

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A theory states how something behaves without explaining why.
B
A theory is a proven fact that cannot be changed.
C
A theory changes based on new observations and testing.
D
A theory is based on a single hypothesis or observation.
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What effect, if any, does the development of new areas of science and technology have on theories?

A
Theories may change as a result of new information.
B
Theories may be proven to be true and become laws.
C
Theories may not change because they are facts.
D
Theories may be proven to be true and become hypotheses.
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Nathan hypothesized that if the temperature of liquid water increased, the density would decrease because the volume would increase. He collected the data in the table below.

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The data support his hypothesis, so he should investigate if the same change happens in the density of solid water.
B
The data do not support his hypothesis, so he should investigate the effect of temperature on the density of a different substance.
C
The data do not support his hypothesis, so he should investigate why the density is greatest at 4°C.
D
The data support his hypothesis, so he should investigate the effect of density on the volume of a different substance.
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Doctors once believed that illness was caused by foul air and could not be transmitted from one person to another. Now, doctors know that single-celled bacteria and even smaller viruses cause illnesses and can be transmitted from one person to another.How did the advent of the microscope most likely affect the foul-air theory?

A
It supported the theory of foul air causing illness and helped the theory become a law.
B
It provided evidence for other causes of illness, but scientists did not change the theory.
C
It allowed scientists to change the theory before any new information was collected.
D
It allowed scientists to see small organisms in sick individuals and change the theory.

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