Question

Match each example given to the type of scientific concept.

theory
observation
hypothesis
law
The outer layer of the Earth is
divided into plates that move
due to convection currents
under the surface.
arrowBoth
If the amount of daylight
increases plant growth, then
plants will have higher rates
of growth during the summer.
arrowBoth
For every action or force
in nature, there is an equal
and opposite reaction.
arrowBoth

Answer 1

Theory

• The outer layer of the Earth is divided into plates that move due to convection currents under the surface.

Hypothesis

• If the amount of daylight increases plant growth, then plants will have higher rates of growth during the summer.

Law

• For every action or force in nature, there is an equal and opposite reaction.