In the scientific method, scientific theories:
A) must be tested and verified by observations.
B) must be verified by the leading authorities in the field.
C) must be consistent with previous, universally accepted scientific concepts.
D) must be consistent with the fact that the ocean is of great age.

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Scientific theories must be tested and verified through empirical observations and experiments. This is a fundamental aspect of the scientific method. The other options (B, C, D) are not necessarily requirements for a valid scientific theory. Verification by leading authorities or consistency with accepted concepts may provide support for a theory, but they are not definitive criteria. Similarly, the fact that the ocean is of great age is not a necessary condition for a scientific theory in general, although it may be relevant to specific theories about oceanic processes.

In the Scientific Method, Scientific Theories