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Earth Science - Chapter 1 Test
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1
The Gap theory proposes that a great amount of time occurred between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2
False
True
2
Research into using tides to create energy is an example of what kind of science?
Operational Science
Historical Science
3
A geologist who works in petrology would be interested mainly in
describing & classifying layers of rock
studying faults & fractures in rocks & describing their arrangements
identifying rocks & minerals & explaining how they formed
earthquakes & the interior structure of the earth
4
Most scientists today spend their time conducting OPERATIONAL science.
False
True
5
Models are acceptable only when they perfectly portray what they are intended to represent.
True
False
6
Worldview is based on
wisely using God's word
presuppositions
descriptive data
science
7
Why do scientist prefer controlled experiments?
They are based on hypothesis
The use only measured data
They allow only one factor to vary
They usually cost less
8
What is the goal of
redemption
?
To repair our broken relationship with God
To restore the world with energy
To restore the world to God's great glory
To reduce, reuse, and recycle
9
Which of these is NOT an example of applying the Creation Mandate?
Ridiculing a secular scientists
building a dam to reduce flooding
creating a device to measure earthquakes
Launching a satellite to improve communication
10
The commandment to study and use the earth and its resources for God's glory and man's benefit is called...
the Creation Mandate
the principle of uniformity
The Great Commandment
creational goodness
11
Most scientific knowledge comes from _____.
reading instruments
accidents
the scientific process
guesses
12
A worldview is the opinion of a person and their perspective of the world.
False
True
13
Our assumptions and beliefs about earth science reflect just one aspect of our overall worldview.
True
False
14
A Scientific MODEL
is a workable explanation of what is happening
has to be a physically constructed item
always gives the right answer
something a scientist does in his spare time
15
What is an inference?
an answer in the story
an answer in the story
a prediction made based of readings
A guess based on what you know
16
All humans are valuable because they are made in God's image.
True
False
17
A young earth creationist believes the earth is about
7000 years old
millions of years old
billions of years old
500,000 years old
18
What is a meterologist?
The study of weather and atmosphere.
The study of weather and earth.
A person who studies weather and atmosphere.
A person who studies weather and earth.
19
What kind of earth scientist study the ocean?
Meterologist
Marine Scientist
Engineer
Astronomer
20
A good inference requires ______.
sufficient data
descriptive data
a brilliant scientist
measured data
21
Who of the following would design giant windmills to generate electricity?
Marine Scientist
Meterologist
Engineer
Astronomer
22
What is a Hypothesis?
A factual answer to a question
The results of an experiment
A tentative explanation for observations or a phenomenon
Involves series of ordered steps
23
Hypothesis and laws are examples of ____.
presuppositions
theories
models
data
24
Research to determine when a fossilized animal became extinct is what kind of science?
zoology
historical science
anthropology
operational science
25
What is a geologist?
a professor that teaches geometry
a scientist who studies the physical materials of Earth itself
a scientist that studies the genealogy of individuals
a doctor that does autopsies on dead people
26
Why even study earth science?
Because the teacher is making me
To declare God's glory, Live for redemption, help people
To see earth science in action
To fulfill the creation mandate
27
What is a secular idea?
Something a Creationist believes
A concept of Satan
The belief of all scientists
A non-christian viewpoint
28
An important idea behind the Gap theory of Creation is that
Creation occurred in six days
The earth is about 7000 years old
Earth's history involved two acts of creation
Fossils came from the Genesis Flood
29
Descriptive Data
is usually considered to be more repeatable and reliable than
Measured Data
.
False
True
30
The belief that the world operates in predictable ways is the principle of ______.
Uniformity
Earth Science
Dominion
Unilateral design
31
What is the difference between a scientific
THEORY
and a scientific
LAW
?
Theories are workable tools while laws determine relationships.
One is set in stone while the other can be changed.
Theories come from real scientists while laws are a collaborative effort.
Nothing, they are the same things.
32
Are the steps in order correctly?
No, it is missing: "Repeat the experiment"
Yes
Maybe
No, it is missing: "Publish results"
33
God commanded man to fill the earth and have ___ over it.
Grace
Redemption
Goodwill
Dominion
34
What is a presupposition?
A presumed process for earth science studies.
An assumption about how the world works that a person believes to be true.
The process for geologists in naming an experiment.
A way to introduce yourself, scientifically.
35
What is Petrology?
The study of rocks
The study of petrels
The study of Pyramids
The study of petroleum
