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Which of the following is true of a scientific theory?

A) It is only accepted after the person who came up with it has died. B) It is a method or device that applies scientific knowledge for some specific purpose.
C) It generates testable hypotheses, is supported by a large body of evidence, and is broad in scope. D) It must demonstrate the effect of one variable by testing control groups and experimental groups.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) It generates testable hypotheses, is supported by a large body of evidence, and is broad in scope.

Explanation:

A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment. Such fact-supported theories are not "guesses" but reliable accounts of the real world. Scientific theories are not ever proved in the sense of being proved to be 100% correct.

 

Examples of some scientific theories are ::

Evolution, gravity, atomic theory, the germ theory of disease, relativity, quantum theory, electromagnetic theory, layered Earth theory, etc...

 

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Light compensation zone refers to

A) where light is available in plenty B) where light is maximum
C) beyond which light does not penetrate D) where all light is used
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) beyond which light does not penetrate

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The State having the highest density of population is 

A) Kerala B) Tamil Nadu
C) West Bengal D) Uttar Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) West Bengal

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Of the following, which element is common to all acids

A) hydrogen B) carbon
C) sulphur D) oxygen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) hydrogen

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The first Carnatic war in India was an extension of the Anglo-French war in 

A) Canada B) Europe
C) Africa D) America
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Europe

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Cancer is caused by

A) Loss of immunity of cells B) Uncontrolled meiosis
C) Uncontrolled mitosis D) Rupturing of cells
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Uncontrolled mitosis

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What was part of the agenda of southern democrats?

A) Using fear for political gain B) Cutting taxes for landowners
C) Using violence for political gain D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

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Southern Democrats are members of the U.S. Democratic Party who reside in the South. All the above given were the part of agenda of southern democrats.

 

 

Using fear and violence for political gain is the part of the agenda of southern democrats most directly affected African American.

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Which acid is present in tomato?

A) Sulphuric acid B) HCl
C) Both A & B D) Citric acid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Citric acid

Explanation:

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Citric acid is present in tomatoes.

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