Question

Which of the following is the only one that could cause a theory to change over time?

Group of answer choices

The discovery of new evidence

Exciting new—but untested--hypotheses

A series of new laws passed by the government

A change in public opinion

Answer 1

may be

the discovery of new evidence

Step-by-step explanation:

Accepted theories may be modified or overturned as new evidence and perspective emerges. Scientists are likely to accept a new or modified theory if it explains everything the old theory did and more. The process of theory change may take time and involve controversy, but eventually the scientific explanation that is more accurate will be accepted.