Question

what is the best way to describe a scientific law in earth science?
a a suggested explanation that might change with new evidence.
b a detailed explanation of natural events based on observations and experiments.
c a simple and specific rule that predicts how things always happen in nature under certain conditions.
d a broad framework outlining the principles behind complex natural processes.

Explanation:

A scientific law in Earth - science (a part of natural science) is a well - established rule that describes a natural phenomenon under specific conditions. It is not a tentative explanation (like a hypothesis), nor a detailed explanatory theory. It simply predicts how things will happen in nature under certain conditions. Option A describes a hypothesis, option B describes a theory, and option D is too broad for a law.

Answer:

C. A simple and specific rule that predicts how things always happen in nature under certain conditions.