Question

Match the terms fact, law, hypothesis, and theory with their definitions.

1) A statement that has been proven to be true based on evidence.
2) A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world.
3) A proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested.
4) A generalization based on repeated observations that describes a natural phenomenon.

a. Fact
b. Law
c. Hypothesis
d. Theory

Answer 1

The terms fact, law, hypothesis, and theory are matched with their definitions as: fact (1-a) is a statement proven to be true based on evidence, theory (2-d) is a well-substantiated explanation, hypothesis (3-c) is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, and law (4-b) describes a natural phenomenon based on repeated observations.

Step-by-step explanation:

Matching the terms with their definitions, we have:

1. Fact: A statement that has been proven to be true based on evidence.
2. Theory: A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world.
3. Hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested.
4. Law: A generalization based on repeated observations that describes a natural phenomenon.

Therefore, the matched terms with their definitions are:

• 1-a. Fact
• 2-d. Theory
• 3-c. Hypothesis
• 4-b. Law

A fact is a basic statement established by experiment or observation. A hypothesis is a tentative explanation that can