A Scientific Theory Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

A scientific theory is:

• A)a suggested explanation that accounts for observations.
• B)a way to organize how we think about a problem.
• C)a concept that is supported by experimental evidence that explains the facts in an area of study.
• D)a way to understand a complex system by reducing it to its working parts.

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Definitions:

Circulatory System

The body system responsible for the transport of blood, nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hormones throughout the body, comprising the heart and blood vessels.

Bioaccumulation

The process by which certain substances, such as pesticides or heavy metals, increase in concentration in the bodies of organisms over time, often leading to toxicity.

Hormone Disrupter

Chemicals that interfere with the endocrine system, potentially causing developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune disorders in both humans and wildlife.

Tertiary Consumer

Organisms that occupy the fourth trophic level in a food chain, feeding on secondary consumers; often top predators.