Why is evolution considered a scientific theory?  A. It is controversial B. There is not much edvidence to back it up C. Scientists are not really sure if evolution is still occuring today  d. There is Lots of data to support evolution and no evidence that it does not occur e. it is not possible to really test whether evolution happens

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Why is evolution considered a scientific theory? 

A. It is controversial

B. There is not much edvidence to back it up

C. Scientists are not really sure if evolution is still occuring today 

d. There is Lots of data to support evolution and no evidence that it does not occur

e. it is not possible to really test whether evolution happens 

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