Question

1. which statement best describes a \scientific theory\? *

1 point
scientific law vs scientific theory
describes what happens
explains why or how it happens
e=mc²
f=ma
a hypothesis about why a natural phenomenon occurs.
a explanation of nature that is based on common beliefs and observations.
an explanation of a natural phenomenon that is widely accepted and supported by a great deal of evidence.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: A hypothesis is a tentative explanation, while a scientific theory is well - supported, so this is incorrect.
2. Analyze Option 2: Scientific theories are based on evidence, not common beliefs, so this is incorrect.
3. Analyze Option 3: A scientific theory is an explanation of a natural phenomenon that has extensive evidence and is widely accepted, which matches the definition.

Answer:

C. An explanation of a natural phenomenon that is widely accepted and supported by a great deal of evidence.