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This website thoroughly and succinctly describes the Alvarez Hypothesis. The website discusses the iridium anomaly and the K/T (K/Pg) boundary and how the Alvarez’s came up with the idea of a meteorite.
This OER Project video defines and explains the Alvarez Hypothesis and the asteroid that caused the mass extinction of the dinosaurs.
A Futurism website that very clearly explains the difference between hypothesis, theory, and law. The website gives modern-day science examples of items that were proven or disproven and what that means depending on if they were a hypothesis or theory. Law is also mentioned if it is proven incorrect—very rare.
Fact, hypothesis, theory, and law are explained using science examples of gravity and evolution. Each example is shown for a fact, hypothesis, and law.
This online quiz tests whether the user understands the difference between hypothesis, theory, and law. There are ten questions with immediate feedback.