Q:Answer the following question given this paragraph: The term theory is used differently in science than it is used in everyday language. A scientific theory is a broad explanation that is widely accepted because it is supported by a great deal of evidence. Because it is so well supported, a scientific theory has a very good chance of being a correct explanation for events in nature. Because it is a broad explanation, it can explain many observations and pieces of evidence. In other words, it can help connect and make sense of many phenomena in the natural world. Q: What allows theories to be widely accepted? Choices: - hypothesis - observation - theory - evidence A:
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evidence