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Scientific laws explain_____.

A. why a pattern in nature occurs
B. how a pattern in nature occurs
C. a pattern in nature observed over and over
D. strong evidence in support of a hypothesis

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Theories explain, and laws describe so the wording of the question is somewhat incorrect.

Regardless, the answer is C. "A pattern in nature observed over and over."

A scientific law simply describes an observed behavior/pattern. It does not explain why.
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