Lilly was trying to explain to her friend the difference between a theory and a law in science. She used the theory of plate tectonics and the law of superposition as examples. Lilli explained the difference by using non-scientific language. Which statement could Lilly use to correctly describe the difference between a theory and a law in science?
A. A theory describes a natural event, while a law explains it.
B. A theory explains a natural event, while a law predicts it.
C. A theory explains a natural event, while a law describes it.
D. A theory predicts a natural event, while a law explains it.
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Scientific theories are based on
A. general assumptions of how systems work.
B. mathematical principles that can be proven true.
C. large amounts of data collected over time.
D. observations from within only one scientific discipline.
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