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Chapter 1: Modeling Our Orderly World
Chapter 1: Modeling Our Orderly World
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The decimal place to which a scientist makes a measurement can be referred to as __________.
accuracy
both
precision
neither
2
Scientists arrange elements in a periodic table because their properties are naturally disorderly and unpredictable.
True
False
3
Measure the pencil in centimeters.
14.65 cm
14.65
14.6 cm
14 cm
4
Conversion factors always equal 1.
True
False
5
Which process allows other scientists to review and assess research prior to publication?
stating a hypothesis
peer review
posing a question
conducting investigations
6
God’s command to exercise dominion over the earth
the Pentateuch
the Genesis Command
the Great Commission
the Creation Mandate
7
F = ma
is an example of which category of scientific models?
law
theory
hypothesis
8
Which of the following is evidence of order in nature?
daily, weekly, and monthly cycles
the seasons
all of these
repeated patterns in properties of elements
9
Physical science is the study of __________.
life
nonliving matter and energy
human societies and relationships
the earth, its oceans, and the atmosphere
10
Human prospering should not be a targeted outcome of Christian ethics.
False
True
11
A workable model explains or describes observations well and makes accurate predictions.
False
True
12
Convert 63.5 mL into liters.
0.0635 L
635 L
63500 L
0.00063 L
13
How many millimeters are in 24 km?
240 mm
24,000 mm
24,000,000,000 mm
24,000,000 mm
14
Which component of scientific inquiry includes conducting an experiment?
research
investigation
conclusion
communication
15
Science is the systematic study of the universe to produce observations, inferences, and models
False
True
16
an initial, testable explanation that guides an investigation
law
hypothesis
model
theory
17
The orderliness of our world implies that it must have a Creator.
True
False
18
Accuracy compares a measurement to __________.
the expected value
the repeatability of the measurement
the degree of exactness
the decimal place of the instrument
19
An initial, testable explanation of a phenomenon that guides a scientific investigation is a __________.
model
hypothesis
theory
law
20
A physical, conceptual, or mathematical explanation or description of a phenomenon
model
theory
equation
law
21
a model that describes phenomena under certain conditions
model
law
theory
equation
22
Scientists collect quantitative data by using instruments to take measurements.
False
True
23
Which two divisions of science are branches of physical science?
earth and physics
physics and chemistry
life and chemistry
earth and chemistry
24
Which principle allows us to conclude that gravity acts the same today and will tomorrow as it did yesterday?
the principle of cause and effect
Uniformitarianism
the principle of uniformity
the Creation Mandate
25
Which of the following is not a question that should guide Christians in making ethical decisions?
What results are right?
How can I grow through this decision?
What will provide meaning and well-being to my existence?
What does God’s Word say?
26
Scientific models must be complete and do not change.
False
True
27
The SI unit for electric current is the __________.
newton
ampere
candela
volt
28
Which of the following is
not
a reason why scientists use the SI instead of the US customary system?
The SI has many units for each dimension, while the US system has only one.
The SI has easily reproducible standards.
Unit conversions are easier with the decimal-based SI
The SI is used almost worldwide.
29
Which of the following ways describes how a Christian can use science to fulfill the Creation Mandate?
all of the above
replicating the nature of order created by God
studying and caring for creation
creating products that benefit other people
30
Which of the following is
not
a true statement about physical science models?
They should help scientists understand and communicate phenomena.
They are workable explanations or descriptions of phenomena.
They must be complete and should not change.
They include theories and laws.
31
Scientists often attempt to imitate the order found in nature.
True
False
32
What is the speed of a racecar in meters per second that is traveling at 165 kph?
45.8 m/s
458 m/s
1.65 m/s
16.5 m/s
33
Random chance is the source of order found in nature.
False
True
34
Ethics are the assumptions we have about the world that affect every decision we make
False
True
35
When taking measurements, scientists list all the known digits and then two estimated digits.
False
True
36
Physical science has very little overlap with other natural sciences such as earth science and life science.
True
False
37
Why is an orderly approach to scientific investigation so important?
Scientific measurement must never have any uncertainty.
Scientific models must be perfect or they are useless.
Science has no purpose outside of the scientific method.
Scientists must be accurate in collecting and reporting their findings.
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a model that explains a related set of phenomena
theory
model
law
equation
