Which term defines a well tested, scientifically supported statement that describes how something happens

The term would be: Theory

Explanation:

A theory is a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained. It is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that can incorporate laws, hypotheses and facts.

theory

Explanation:

this transfer is call conjunction

that would be called plucking : )

explanation:

''plucking, also referred to as quarrying, is a glacial phenomenon that is responsible for the erosion and transportation of individual pieces of bedrock, especially large "joint blocks". as a glacier moves down a valley, friction causes the basal ice of the glacier to melt and infiltrate joints (cracks) in the bedrock."