- Why do geologists refer to the Ice Age as the Glacial Theory and not the Glacial Hypothesis? Place your answer in the space below.
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Geologists refer to the Ice Age as a 'theory' because it explains many diverse features of the earth's surface (e.g, landforms and the materials out of which they are made) and also because it is unanimously accepted within the scientific community.
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- Why do geologists avoid using the word 'true' with respect to hypotheses and theories, even if they accept them? Place your answer in the space below.
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Geologists shy away from words like 'true' and 'truth' when talking about hypotheses and theories because proof can never be conclusive. Ideas are accepted when geologists feel they have been strongly tested and have a high probability of being correct.
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