The World of Earth Science

Question 1

investigates events or facts that can be observed in the here and now

Accepted Answer

operational science

Question 2

Using the knowledge we gain from earth science to improve human life imitates God’s creativity.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 3

Science is done mainly to satisfy human curiosity.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 4

Maps the cracks and faults in large units of rocks

Accepted Answer

structural geologist

Question 5

Maps undersea mountain ranges

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marine geologist

Question 6

The conclusions of historical science are not as certain as those for operational science.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 7

a conclusion drawn from something known or assumed to be true

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inference

Question 8

Scientific theories explain while laws describe.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 9

The fact that a fossil weighs 3.3lb (1.5kg) is a piece of descriptive data.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 10

A scientist who studies the structural strength of reinforced concrete is a petrologist.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 11

without religion, worldly

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secular

Question 12

Studies the flow of groundwater

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hydrologist

Question 13

an initial explanation to the problem

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hypothesis

Question 14

work of science done to accomplish the biblical dominion

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dominion science

Question 15

Showing mercy to others through our work in ES is an effective way to show the Gospel.

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truth

Question 16

small particles of eroded material such as rock, sand, or clay

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sediments

Question 17

good tidings

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gospel

Question 18

investigates things that happen in the unobservable past

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historical science

Question 19

Creates models that explains the formations of tornadoes

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meteorologist

Question 20

Hypotheses should agree with a scientist's presuppositions and explain all known observations.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 21

something known or assumed to be true

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presupposition

Question 22

models used to describe things

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laws

Question 23

models used to explain observations

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theories

Question 24

Observes the heavens using various kinds of telescopes

Accepted Answer

observational astronomer

Question 25

Our thinking is redeemed when we change the way we view earth's story to agree with the Bible.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 26

to obtain information from other information

Accepted Answer

derived data

Question 27

The only way earth science will be profitable to you is if you become a geologist.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 28

Using scientific knowledge properly is just one way to worship God.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 29

A scientist presuppositions are not as important as the observed data itself.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 30

God designed the world to operate in an understandable repeatable way.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 31

The main reason to learn earth science is to get a good paying job with the government.

Accepted Answer

false

The World of Earth Science

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The World of Earth Science

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