Differentiate between a hypothesis and a theory

What will be an ideal response?


A hypothesis is a stated relationship between observed phenomena that can be tested; in other words, it is a tentative explanation. A theory is a relationship between observed phenomena (variables) that has withstood repeated independent testing over time and has broad explanatory power for an observed pattern or process.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What type of succession begins in an area where an ecosystem has been disturbed, removed, or destroyed, and that contains soil or bottom sediment?

A. primary succession B. secondary succession C. ecological establishment D. disturbance succession E. facilitation

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When water is pumped from a well the water table is typically drawn down into a zone of depression.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The Himalayan Mountains formed as the result of ________ convergence.

A. ocean-ocean B. arc-continent C. arc-ocean D. continent-continent E. ocean-continent

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