How is the theory of plate tectonics different from a hypothesis regarding a certain aspect of plate movement?
A B C D
The theory addresses an Earth-science topic. The theory may change if new evidence emerges. The theory explains a number of related observations. The theory can be evaluated by a single-variable experiment.
Question: How is the theory of plate tectonics different from a hypothesis regarding a certain aspect of plate movement?
(A) The theory addresses an Earth-science topic.
(B) The theory may change if new evidence emerges.
(C) The theory explains a number of related observations.
(D) The theory can be evaluated by a single-variable experiment.

Answer: (C) The theory explains a number of related observations.
Answer: (A) The theory addresses an Earth-science topic.
Question: How is the theory of plate tectonics different from a hypothesis regarding a certain aspect of plate movement?
(A) The theory addresses an Earth-science topic.
(B) The theory may change if new evidence emerges.
(C) The theory explains a number of related observations.
(D) The theory can be evaluated by a single-variable experiment.
Answer: (C) The theory explains a number of related observations.