1. Scientific knowledge is both durable and open to change. explain why scientific knowledge may be open to change. Include two examples where this might occur.

2. Scientists have a theory about the shape of the Earth's surface that is accepted worldwide. A group of scientists have proposed a new theory about the shape of Earth's surface. explain the impact of the proposed theory on science.

Question

1. Scientific knowledge is both durable and open to change. explain why scientific knowledge may be open to change. Include two examples where this might occur.

2. Scientists have a theory about the shape of the Earth's surface that is accepted worldwide. A group of scientists have proposed a new theory about the shape of Earth's surface. explain the impact of the proposed theory on science.

anonymous · Answer

1. peer review, and contradictory evidence 

2. I experimental evidence is needed to prove the correct theory