Question

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select the statement(s) that support reasons why the big bang theory is subject to change and debate.
the big bang theory is one of several theories, so it should be discredited.
experimentation to explore the big bang theory leads to new claims which must be supported by evidence.
scientists that research the big bang theory are unable to explore space and find evidence to support their claims.
scientific progress and advances in technology leave the door open for changes in what is known about the universe.
debate in the scientific community about how the universe began brings about new viewpoints and ideas to be discussed.

Explanation:

• For the first statement: The big bang theory being one of several theories doesn't mean it should be discredited. So this statement does not support why it's subject to change and debate.
• Second statement: Experimentation leading to new claims that need evidence means the theory can change as new evidence is found, supporting it being subject to change and debate.
• Third statement: Scientists unable to explore space fully to find evidence means the theory's claims lack full evidence, so it's open to change and debate as more evidence could be found later.
• Fourth statement: Scientific progress and technology advances can change what we know about the universe, so the theory can change as our knowledge changes, supporting it being subject to change and debate.
• Fifth statement: Debate in the scientific community about the universe's beginning brings new viewpoints, meaning the theory is debated and can change, supporting it being subject to change and debate.

Answer:

B. Experimentation to explore the big bang theory leads to new claims which must be supported by evidence.
C. Scientists that research the big bang theory are unable to explore space and find evidence to support their claims.
D. Scientific progress and advances in technology leave the door open for changes in what is known about the universe.
E. Debate in the scientific community about how the universe began brings about new viewpoints and ideas to be discussed.