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QuizMultiple Choice

Scientific Inquiry

Question 4 • JPS-2026/27-WRHS-Environmental Science A-(CR-S1)-Miller

A scientific theory _______.

Answer
A
describes what occurs every time in a given situation
B
is not validated by experimentation
C
can never be changed
D
is an explanation for a set of events

Explanation

A scientific theory is a well-supported explanation for a set of events or observations. It is tested against evidence and may be revised when new evidence appears. Choice D, “is an explanation for a set of events,” is correct; choice A describes a scientific law, which summarizes what happens under particular conditions.

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