A Hypothesis or Group of Related Hypotheses That Have Been

question 85

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis or group of related hypotheses that have been confirmed through repeated scientific experiments is known as a(n)

• A) phenomenon.
• B) experiment.
• C) theory.
• D) fact.

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Definitions:

Earth's Core

The innermost part of the Earth, consisting of a solid inner core and a liquid outer core primarily made of iron and nickel.

Friction

The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another, usually resulting in the generation of heat.

Ocean Currents

Large-scale movements of seawater that circulate the global oceans, significantly influencing climate and marine ecosystems.

Stratified

Layered or arranged in layers, often referring to the structure of tissues in biology or the arrangement of sedimentary rocks in geology.