Which of the Following Criteria for a Good Theory Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following criteria for a good theory is most problematic for CAT?

• A) explanation of data
• B) practical utility
• C) prediction of the future
• D) testable hypotheses

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Definitions:

Linear Island Chain

A series of islands aligned in a straight or nearly straight line, often created by volcanic activity along a tectonic plate boundary or hotspot.

Hot Spots

Regions in the Earth's mantle that are exceptionally hot, causing volcanic activity at the Earth's surface, independent of tectonic plate boundaries.

Volcanically Active

Describes a volcano or area that is currently erupting or shows signs of possible eruptions in the future.

Oceanic Plateaus

Large, relatively flat regions of the ocean floor that rise significantly above the surrounding abyssal plains, often formed by volcanic activity.