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LAW vs. THEORY Worksheet NAME ______________

DATE _______ HOUR __

The difference between a law and a theory is often confusing.

Use your notes in class, pages 12-16 in your textbook and the following website to help you understand the difference between scientific law and scientific theory.



1. Using your own words define a law.

2. Using your own words define a theory.

3. “Humans are heating up the Earth’s atmosphere.” Is this an example of a law or a theory? Support your answer.

4. “As galaxies move farther apart from each other, they move faster. A galaxy’s speed is proportional to its distance.” Is this an example of a law or a theory? Support your answer.

5. Rock layers found deeper are older than shallower layers. Is this an example of a law or a theory? Support your answer.

6. Explain a theory cannot turn into a law.

7. Use the Venn diagram below to compare and contrast Law vs. Theory

Law Theory

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