Biomogy
Formative Assessment #10
SC.912.L. 15.8
7. Scientists, investigating scientific explanations of the origins of life on Earth, have used
evidence to support a hypothesis that organic compounds originated in space, and first
arrived on Earth on a meteorite. This hypothesis is based on the discovery of a meteorite
that landed in Australia that contains traces of many organic compounds.
Which of the following best summarizes how additional investigations might affect this
hypothesis?
A. This old hypothesis cannot be further investigated.
B. Added evidence might allow this hypothesis to become a scientific law.
C. Over time, the hypothesis will change to a theory, and then to a scientific law.
D. This hypothesis, if supported by the work of many scientists over time, might lead to
the formation of a scientific theory.