Scientific theories are explanations for scientific phenomena that can be changed when and if new information is found to support or refute the explanation. which of the following statements provides an example of a scientific theory? a. an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted on by an outside force. b. species evolve by passing on advantageous hereditary traits. c. for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. d. in a closed system, energy is neither created nor destroyed.

The table presents the average day and night temperatures in five cities. it also reveals whether a city receives substantial rainfall (wet climate) or little rainfall (dry climate). which city’s rocks are likeliest to experience frost wedging, and why? a) city a because the consistently subzero temperature would prevent water from melting b) city b because it is a wet region and the temperature fluctuates around the freezing point c) city c because it receives plenty of rain fall and the weather is moderately cool d) city d because the hot and dry weather would cause rocks to absorb water