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erika

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Only one of the statements below uses the term theory in its correct, scientific sense. Which one?
 
  A) Einstein's theory of relativity has been tested and verified thousands of times.
  B) Evolution is only a theory, so there's no reason to think it really happened.
  C) I have a new theory about the cause of earthquakes, and I plan to start testing it soon.
  D) I wrote a theory that is 152 pages long.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the status of the Milky Way in our Local Group of galaxies?
 
  A) It is one of the two largest galaxies in the group.
  B) It is one of about a dozen large spiral galaxies in the group.
  C) It is by far the largest galaxy in the group.
  D) It is quite average among the galaxies in the group.


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coyin

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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erika

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Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Thanks


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Reply #3 on: Jul 27, 2018
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