Scientific theories are explanations for scientific phenomena that can be changed when and if new information is found to support or refute the explanation. Which of the following statements provides an example of a scientific theory?

A scientific theory explains how or why a natural phenomenon occurs. The statement that species evolve by passing on advantageous hereditary traits describes an explanation for how species change over time, so it is an example of a scientific theory. The other statements describe scientific laws, which summarize patterns or relationships, such as Newton’s laws of motion and the law of conservation of energy.

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