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The theory of plate tectonics describes how the Earth’s lithosphere is broken into plates and these plates move over the molten magma below. Why is this considered a theory and not a law? A. a theory is can not be proven and is based on opinion, a law is based on facts

B. A theory is developed by a single person or small group a law is developed by a large group of scientists

C. A theory can be modified as new evidence is uncovered, a law describes a relationship under certain conditions

D. A theory is developed by observing something under certain conditions and a law can be modified as new evidence is uncovered

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