Question

select the statement(s) that are accurate examples of theories and laws.
the idea that when a person throws a ball, gravity will pull that ball to the ground is a scientific law
the idea that the universe is expanding outward because it was once concentrated in one place and exploded out from there is a scientific theory.
the idea that the dinosaurs were killed off because a huge asteroid crashed into earth’s surface is a scientific theory.
the idea that an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force is a scientific law.
the idea that one person might get sick because they were exposed to germs (microorganisms) from another sick person is an example of a scientific law.

Explanation:

Answer:

• The idea that when a person throws a ball, gravity will pull that ball to the ground is a scientific law
• The idea that the universe is expanding outward because it was once concentrated in one place and exploded out from there is a scientific theory.
• The idea that the dinosaurs were killed off because a huge asteroid crashed into Earth’s surface is a scientific theory.
• The idea that an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force is a scientific law.