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Chapter 1: Modeling Our Orderly World
Chapter 1: Modeling Our Orderly World
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1
When taking measurements, scientists list all the known digits and then two estimated digits.
False
True
2
Which of the following ways describes how a Christian can use science to fulfill the Creation Mandate?
all of the above
studying and caring for creation
replicating the nature of order created by God
creating products that benefit other people
3
Measure the pencil in centimeters.
14.65 cm
14 cm
14.65
14.6 cm
4
F = ma
is an example of which category of scientific models?
theory
law
hypothesis
5
Scientific models must be complete and do not change.
False
True
6
The decimal place to which a scientist makes a measurement can be referred to as __________.
precision
accuracy
neither
both
7
an initial, testable explanation that guides an investigation
theory
model
hypothesis
law
8
A physical, conceptual, or mathematical explanation or description of a phenomenon
equation
theory
model
law
9
Which component of scientific inquiry includes conducting an experiment?
investigation
research
conclusion
communication
10
Which principle allows us to conclude that gravity acts the same today and will tomorrow as it did yesterday?
Uniformitarianism
the principle of cause and effect
the principle of uniformity
the Creation Mandate
11
Conversion factors always equal 1.
False
True
12
Physical science is the study of __________.
the earth, its oceans, and the atmosphere
human societies and relationships
life
nonliving matter and energy
13
a model that describes phenomena under certain conditions
equation
law
theory
model
14
How many millimeters are in 24 km?
24,000,000,000 mm
24,000 mm
24,000,000 mm
240 mm
15
The orderliness of our world implies that it must have a Creator.
False
True
16
The SI unit for electric current is the __________.
ampere
volt
candela
newton
17
a model that explains a related set of phenomena
law
equation
model
theory
18
What is the speed of a racecar in meters per second that is traveling at 165 kph?
1.65 m/s
16.5 m/s
45.8 m/s
458 m/s
19
Ethics are the assumptions we have about the world that affect every decision we make
False
True
20
Accuracy compares a measurement to __________.
the degree of exactness
the expected value
the repeatability of the measurement
the decimal place of the instrument
21
Which two divisions of science are branches of physical science?
earth and chemistry
physics and chemistry
life and chemistry
earth and physics
22
Convert 63.5 mL into liters.
0.0635 L
0.00063 L
63500 L
635 L
23
Scientists arrange elements in a periodic table because their properties are naturally disorderly and unpredictable.
False
True
24
Which of the following is not a question that should guide Christians in making ethical decisions?
What does God’s Word say?
What will provide meaning and well-being to my existence?
What results are right?
How can I grow through this decision?
25
A workable model explains or describes observations well and makes accurate predictions.
True
False
26
Which of the following is
not
a reason why scientists use the SI instead of the US customary system?
Unit conversions are easier with the decimal-based SI
The SI has easily reproducible standards.
The SI is used almost worldwide.
The SI has many units for each dimension, while the US system has only one.
27
Why is an orderly approach to scientific investigation so important?
Scientific measurement must never have any uncertainty.
Science has no purpose outside of the scientific method.
Scientific models must be perfect or they are useless.
Scientists must be accurate in collecting and reporting their findings.
28
Scientists often attempt to imitate the order found in nature.
True
False
29
Science is the systematic study of the universe to produce observations, inferences, and models
False
True
30
An initial, testable explanation of a phenomenon that guides a scientific investigation is a __________.
hypothesis
law
theory
model
31
Physical science has very little overlap with other natural sciences such as earth science and life science.
False
True
32
Which of the following is
not
a true statement about physical science models?
They must be complete and should not change.
They are workable explanations or descriptions of phenomena.
They should help scientists understand and communicate phenomena.
They include theories and laws.
33
Which of the following is evidence of order in nature?
the seasons
daily, weekly, and monthly cycles
repeated patterns in properties of elements
all of these
34
Human prospering should not be a targeted outcome of Christian ethics.
True
False
35
God’s command to exercise dominion over the earth
the Pentateuch
the Genesis Command
the Creation Mandate
the Great Commission
36
Scientists collect quantitative data by using instruments to take measurements.
True
False
37
Random chance is the source of order found in nature.
True
False
38
Which process allows other scientists to review and assess research prior to publication?
conducting investigations
peer review
stating a hypothesis
posing a question
