 A scientific theory is an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.

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 A scientific theory is an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.

 Kinetic Molecular Theory  Theory of Natural Selection  Big Bang Theory  Theory of Relativity

 A scientific law is a rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature.

 Law of Conservation of Energy  Law of Reflection  Law of Universal Gravitation  Law of Conservation of Momentum

TheoryLaw  An explanation of why or how an event occurred.  Supported by many observations.  Can be rejected or modified.  States that an event will occur but not why or how.  Supported by many observations.  Can be rejected or modified.