Difference between revisions of "Description"
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: [[Scientific Law|Scientific laws]] are a [[description]] of how certain events take place in the [[universe]]. | : [[Scientific Law|Scientific laws]] are a [[description]] of how certain events take place in the [[universe]]. | ||
| − | : A [[description]] is different from an [[explanation]] as [[description]]s do not attempt to give information about a [[cause | + | : A [[description]] is different from an [[explanation]] as [[description]]s do not attempt to give information about a [[Causation|cause and effect]] relationship. They word 'because' should not be used in a [[description]]. |
==Key Stage 4== | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:29, 5 April 2019
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
A description is when adjectives are used to give detailed information about something.
About Descriptions
- Scientific laws are a description of how certain events take place in the universe.
- A description is different from an explanation as descriptions do not attempt to give information about a cause and effect relationship. They word 'because' should not be used in a description.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A description is when adjectives are used to give detailed information about something.
About Descriptions
- Scientific laws are a description of how certain events take place in the universe.
- A description is different from an explanation as descriptions do not attempt to give information about a cause and effect relationship. They word 'because' should not be used in a description.