LAW vs
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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