Question

which of the following best describes how theories relate to laws?

a. theories are laws that have not been proven true yet.

b. laws attempt to explain why things happen and theories predict what will happen.

c. theories attempt to explain why things happen and laws predict what will happen.

d. laws are theories that have not been proven yet.

Explanation:

Theories in science are well - supported explanations of natural phenomena, while laws are statements that describe or predict a natural phenomenon. Theories explain why things happen and laws predict what will happen.

Answer:

C. Theories attempt to explain why things happen and laws predict what will happen.