Scientific theories ________.
A) are nearly the same things as hypotheses
B) are supported by, and make sense of, many observations
C) cannot be tested because the described events occurred only once
D) are predictions of future events

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Scientific theories are based on years of data and observations, and they explain a large number of phenomena in a specific area of inquiry. Hypotheses, on the other hand, are testable predictions about specific phenomena that are later supported or disproven by empirical evidence. Scientific theories are also distinct from predictions of future events because they aim to explain existing phenomena rather than predict new ones. Lastly, scientific theories can and should be tested through rigorous experimentation and observation.

Scientific Theories ________