Question

how does an emerging idea differ from scientific consensus?
an emerging idea has not been tested repeatedly.
an emerging idea has been published in scientific journals.
an emerging idea cannot become a scientific theory of law
an emerging idea has been examined by a large number of

Explanation:

A scientific consensus is formed when an idea has been repeatedly tested, verified, and accepted by the scientific community. An emerging idea is still in the process of being investigated and hasn't undergone the extensive, repeated testing that leads to a consensus. So the key difference is that an emerging idea has not been tested repeatedly.

Answer:

A. An emerging idea has not been tested repeatedly.