When Scientists Say That Evolution Is a Theory They Mean

question 4

Multiple Choice

When scientists say that evolution is a theory they mean that evolution is:

• A)a general law or principle supported by a mass of data
• B)an educated guess
• C)but one of several possible explanations for the diversity of life
• D)accepted by the majority of scientists

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