Question

topic: laws and theories
scientific theories are developed over time in all areas of science. which statement best describes scientific theories?
a. they are based on scientific laws that came first.
b. they are pieces of scientific evidence that support a hypothesis.
c. they are explanations of scientific events that may change based on continuous research.
d. they are predictions of events that usual remain constant because scientific ideas rarely change.
reasoning:

Explanation:

Scientific theories are well - substantiated explanations of some aspect of the natural world. They are based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment. As new evidence is discovered or new perspectives are considered, scientific theories can be modified or even replaced. Option A is incorrect as laws don't always come first and theories aren't just based on laws. Option B describes evidence for a hypothesis, not a theory. Option D is wrong because scientific ideas change as new knowledge is gained, and theories are not just predictions.

Answer:

C. They are explanations of scientific events that may change based on continuous research.