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Evaluating Scientific Explanations — Unit test

Question 1 of 15 • HS:OH-Geology I

Which statement best describes how an existing theory is often affected by the development of new technology?

Answer
A
An existing theory is thrown out and replaced with a completely new theory based on the new observations.
B
An existing theory is modified so that it can explain both the old and new observations.
C
An existing theory remains the same because a theory is a proven fact that is always true.
D
An existing theory is kept unchanged while a new theory is developed to explain the new observations.
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