Question

1. which of these is a well-supported description of a specific relationship under given conditions in nature?

hypothesis
procedure
theory
law

Explanation:

• A hypothesis is a proposed explanation, not well - supported yet.
• A procedure is a set of steps for an experiment, not a description of a relationship.
• A theory is a well - supported explanation of a broad phenomenon, not a specific relationship.
• A scientific law is a well - supported description of a specific relationship under given conditions in nature (e.g., Newton's laws of motion describe the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration).

Answer:

D. law