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For one thing many of its premises are far from uncontroversial. A minority of geologists internationally dissent from the Plate Tectonics paradigm to one degree or another. Many of the latter are loosely organized around the New Concepts in Global Tectonics Group. These geologists and geophysicists have also organized special sessions at meetings of the International Geological Congress and the European Geophysical Union, and continue to publish the New Concepts in Global Tectonics newsletter.
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Why is plate tectonics a theory and not a law?
Despite what Creationist would have you believe (when debating other topics) theory does not mean hypothesis or speculation. In science, a theory is an explanation of the natural world that is well-substantiated by evidence. This includes a number of explanations that are so well-substantiated by evidence that there is virtually no doubt among scientists that it is the correct explanation. These include the theory of plate tectonics, the thoery of evolution, atomic theory, and germ theory.
Why is plate tectonics called theory or paradigm?
Although it is proven and true, there is a .00001% that is could be false. So therefore it can't be a scientific law. That makes it a theory. There are very few scientific laws and only obvious facts are scientific laws. Like gravity.
What is considered a scientific theory?
In science, a theory is something that is not fully proven, but has strong supporting evidence. Some common theories that are well known, and seen by most people as fact include; Evolution, Plate Tectonics, and Gravity. All three of these have enough evidence to be scientifically sound, but we have not yet given 100% proof to turn them from scientific theory into scientific law.
What counter-argument can you use if someone argues that you should not believe in plate tectonics because it is only a theory and theories are just guesses that don't mean much scientifically?
Show them a good dictionary. The scientific meaning is usually the primary meaning given in good dictionaries for the word theory. Theory is the highest concept in science as it is a explanatory frame work supported by much evidence and tested hypothesis for a phenomenon observed in nature. ( a fact/law ) You can generate testable hypothesis from theories. Theory encompasses law and fact and explains much of law and fact. A theory is falsifiable.
What are differentiate of theory and law?
Differentiate or compare theory from law
What is the Difference between imperative theory and pure theory of law?
command of sovereign sanctioned by punishments is law by imperative theory and law as legal science of norms is by pure theory of law.
How is law different from a theory?
A Theory is unproven, but Laws are proven. Theory becomes law after that theory is proven correct.
What comes first a law or theory?
The theory come first because without a theory there is nothing to make a law.
Does a scientific law become a scientific theory?
A theory, when proven over time, can become a law. Example: Law of Gravity and Theory of Evolution
What the similarities between law and theory?
"Law" is just a thumbnail version of a theory.
When was Pure Theory of Law created?
Pure Theory of Law was created in 1934.
What was the tv drama shown on the California license plate?
L. A. Law. Plate was "LA LAW"
