Question

1. how does a scientific theory differ from a scientific law? a theory is less important than a law a law is an educated guess a theory is proven, while a law is not a theory provides explanations, while a law summarizes observations

Explanation:

• Option A: Both scientific theories and laws are important in their own ways; a theory isn't less important than a law. Eliminate A.
• Option B: An educated guess is a hypothesis, not a law. A law describes a consistent natural phenomenon. Eliminate B.
• Option C: Both theories and laws are well - supported by evidence. Theories explain why, laws describe what. Neither is "proven" in an absolute sense, and this misrepresents their nature. Eliminate C.
• Option D: A scientific theory explains why a natural phenomenon occurs (e.g., the theory of evolution explains how species change over time), while a scientific law summarizes observations (e.g., Newton's law of gravitation describes how objects attract each other). This correctly differentiates them.

Answer:

D. A theory provides explanations, while a law summarizes observations