Hypothesis, Theory, and Law in Science
Explore the fundamental concepts of hypothesis, theory, and law in scientific inquiry with this comprehensive Grade 11 science worksheet.
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Hypothesis, Theory, and Law in Science
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet assesses your understanding of scientific hypotheses, theories, and laws.
1. Which of the following best describes a scientific hypothesis?
A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment.
A statement that describes an observable phenomenon in nature without explaining why it occurs.
A testable prediction or educated guess based on prior knowledge and observation.
An absolute truth that cannot be disproven.
2. The Theory of Evolution is an example of a scientific theory because:
It is a widely accepted guess that has not yet been tested.
It describes a natural phenomenon without explaining it.
It is a well-supported explanation for the diversity of life, backed by extensive evidence.
It is a proven fact that can never be modified.
1. A scientific law explains 'why' a phenomenon occurs, while a theory describes 'what' happens.
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False
2. Hypotheses are always proven to be true after a single experiment.
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False
1. A scientific is a concise statement that summarizes an observed phenomenon in nature, often expressed mathematically.
2. Before a hypothesis can become a theory, it must undergo extensive and be supported by a significant amount of empirical evidence.
3. The primary difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law is that a theory offers an , while a law provides a .
1. Explain the relationship between a hypothesis, a theory, and a law in the context of the scientific method. How do they build upon each other?
2. Provide an example of a scientific law and explain why it is classified as a law rather than a theory.
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