Question

scientific laws are supported by
______ evidence, which consists of
data and observable facts.

a scientific theory must possess
______ , meaning it can be tested
and potentially disproven.

a scientific law does not explain why something
happens, but it states that it does
______ .

scientific laws are subject to
______ and refinement as new
empirical data is discovered.

a scientific theory provides a
______ explanation for a natural
phenomenon.

Explanation:

First Blank (Scientific laws are supported by ____ evidence...):

Scientific laws rely on empirical evidence (based on observation/experiment).

Scientific theories need falsifiability (testable, can be disproven).

Scientific laws describe that a phenomenon happens (e.g., "it happens" or "occur").

Answer:

empirical

Second Blank (A scientific theory must possess ____...):