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kotegsom [21]
1 year ago
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Which statement best describes a scientific theory?

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1 answer:
Liono4ka [1.6K]1 year ago
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The statement that describes a scientific theory is as follows: Jose explained that all planets orbit around the sun in an elliptical path (option A).

<h3>What is a scientific theory?</h3>

A scientific theory is a coherent statement or set of ideas that explains observed facts or phenomena and correctly predicts new facts or phenomena not previously observed.

A theory can also be described as a statement that sets out the laws and principles of something known or observed, in other words, a hypothesis confirmed by observation, experiment.

According to this question, the fact that all planets orbit around the sun in an elliptical path is a scientific theory because it has been tested and confirmed to be true.

Therefore, the statement that describes a scientific theory is as follows: Jose explained that all planets orbit around the sun in an elliptical path.

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