5. Which answer correctly summarizes the essential elements of a scientific theory?. A. descriptions of the natural world; based
on many observations and data; do not explain why. B. eventually become laws; based on many tests and reviews; usually do not change. C. never become laws; based on strong scientific support; may change based on evidence. D. predictions and descriptions; based on observation and logic; may change based on evidence. .
C. never become laws; based on strong scientific support; may change based on evidence.
Explanation;
-A scientific theory is a generally accepted, thoroughly tested and confirmed explanation for a set of observations or phenomena. Scientific theory is the foundation of scientific knowledge.
-In addition, in many scientific disciplines (less so in biology) there are scientific laws, often expressed in mathematical formulas, which describe how elements of nature will behave under certain specific conditions.
"Never become laws; based on strong scientific support; may change based on evidence" is the one answer among the following choices given in the question that correctly <span>summarizes the essential elements of a scientific theory. he correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". </span>
