A scientific theory
A) is an educated guess.
B) will never be changed.
C) is less reliable than a hypothesis.
D) is a general explanation for natural phenomena.

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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. Unlike hypotheses, theories are generally accepted by the scientific community as being the best explanation for observations.

A Scientific Theory