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Bob Jones Earth Science Chapter 1
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Secular and creation scientists disagree on how data should be collected.
True
False
2
Why do scientists prefer controlled experiments?
They are based on hypotheses.
They allow only one factor to vary.
They usually cost less.
They use only measured data.
3
A scientific model
is something a scientist makes in their spare time.
must be a physically constructed item.
is a explanation of what a scientist thinks is happening.
always gives the right answer to a scientific question.
4
Descriptive data is considered to be more repeatable and reliable than measured data.
True
False
5
Which of the following is
not
an example of applying the Creation Mandate?
launching a satellite to improve communications.
creating a device to measure earthquakes.
ridiculing a scientist who believes in billions of years.
building a dam to reduce flooding.
6
Historical science is done in the same way as operational science.
False
True
7
studies water chemistry in a lake.
geologist
engineer
marine scientist
hydrologist
8
studies galaxies and their stars
engineer
astronaut
petrologist
astronomer
9
an initial explanation that guides a scientist's research.
hypothesis
inference
law
presupposition
10
A petrologist would be interested in
earthquakes and the interior structure of the Earth
identifying rocks and minerals and how they formed
studying faults and fractures in rock
describing and classifying layers of rock
11
observing, explaining & models produced through observation to enable good and wise dominion.
inference
hypothesis
law
science
12
According to a presupposition, for every result of a process there must be an adequate _______.
effect
hypothesis
cause
inference
13
Some scientist serves as educators or experts in courts.
Ture
False
14
studies climate change
engineer
meteorologist
astronomer
hydrologist
15
studies ocean currents
geologist
marine scientist
hydrologist
astronomer
16
Which of the following statements is true?
A worldview is based on science.
A worldview is based on wisely using God's word.
A worldview is based on descriptive data.
A worldview is based on presuppositions.
17
Which of the following typically comes first in the scientific process?
publishing findings
experimenting
building a theory
stating a hypothesis
18
The commandment to study and use the earth and its resources for God's glory and man's benefit.
The Great Commandment
the Creation Mandate
creational goodness
the principle of uniformity
19
a conclusion that is drawn from an assumed truth.
law
inference
presupposition
theory
20
A young earth scientist believes the earth is about 7000 years old.
False
True
21
If information is collected with an instrument with a numerical scale, it is ____________ data.
derived
descriptive
measured
inferred
22
The work of a good scientist involves
showing love to your neighbor
both A and B
glorifying God
neither A or B
23
studies faults and earthquakes
engineer
geologist
astronomer
seismologist
24
the three foundational points of a Christian worldview are Creation, The Fall and __________.
Data
Change
Redemption
Sin
25
All humans are valuable because they are made in God's image.
True
False
26
Models are acceptable only when they perfectly portray what they are intended to represent.
True
False
27
What is
not
true about a hypothesis?
It should be complicated as possible.
It might be used to make predictions
It offers an initial explanation for an observation.
It provides direction for testing.
28
a model used as a framework to explain many observations.
law
redemption
theory
hypothesis
29
All scientists have the same information but different ____________ because of their beliefs.
types
interpretations
values
uses
30
Information from comparing two separate graphs is derived data.
True
False
31
the process by which God restores all things to their original purpose of glorifying Him.
presupposition
science
law
redemption
32
an idea that is assumed to be true.
presupposition
inference
law
theory
33
Which of these steps would probably be the last in a scientific study?
drawing conclusions
analyzing data
collecting data
publishing results
34
Which of the following would be an example of historical science?
predicting the number of hurricanes this year
creating a map that shows ocean currents
launching a balloon to measure atmospheric pressure
making a model of how the Himalayan Mountains formed
35
a description that may include an equation with symbols.
law
inference
theory
presupposition
