WGU C165 OA INTEGRATED PHYSICAL
SCIENCES EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS ||
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Chemistry: - ANSWER The study of atoms and molecules, their structures, and
their interactions to form various substances.
Physics: - ANSWER The study of forces, energy and motion.
Earth Science: - ANSWER This field focuses on Earth's structure and
composition, as well as the processes that change Earth, such as volcanic and
seismic activity.
Physical Science: - ANSWER The scientific study of nonliving matter. Ex:
chemistry, physics, and Earth science.
Astronomy: - ANSWER The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space.
Controlled Experiment: - ANSWER An experiment in which only one variable is
manipulated at a time..
, Independent Variable: - ANSWER The variable that is manipulated in an
experiment.
Dependent Variable: - ANSWER The outcome factor; the variable that may
change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.
Control Variable: - ANSWER A variable that is kept constant during a controlled
experiment.
Observational Study: - ANSWER The systems are observed as they appear in
nature and researchers do not attempt to change them.
Laboratory Experiment: - ANSWER Researchers study the system of interest in a
highly controlled artificial setting (lab).
Physical Model: - ANSWER A physical representation of an object. Ex: Scaled
down version of the solar system.
Conceptual Model: - ANSWER A verbal or graphical explanation for how a
system works or is organized. Ex: posters, charts.
Mathematical Model: - ANSWER Uses different forms of data to represent the
way a system or process works. Ex: formulas, graphs, mathematical means. Ex:
F=ma (formula).
A mathematical model is used to predict the trajectory of a bullet fired from a gun.
Which discipline of physical science is used to develop this model?
,Physics
Chemistry
Earth science
Astronomy - ANSWER Physics
An environmental scientist monitors pollutants in a lake.
Which two disciplines of physical science does this scientist use?
Choose 2 answers
Astronomy
Chemistry
Earth science
Physics - ANSWER Chemistry & Earth Science
Which study involves both Earth science and physics?
Calculating how much energy is associated with a hurricane
Measuring the energy produced by a generator
Comparing the composition of crude oil from different regions
Monitoring changes in phosphorus levels of a lake - ANSWER Calculating how
much energy is associated with a hurricane
Which question could be answered with a controlled experiment?
, Does ice melt faster in an empty glass or in a glass full of water?
Do all planets have the same shape of orbit around the sun?
What is the maximum distance between Earth and Jupiter?
What is the length of the longest river in North America? - ANSWER Does ice
melt faster in an empty glass or in a glass full of water?
Which topic would be appropriate for a controlled experiment?
Determining how fast different chemical pollutants dissolve in water
Comparing the elements present in different stars
Measuring how fast a river flows
Predicting the path of a tornado - ANSWER Determining how fast different
chemical pollutants dissolve in water
Which question requires a controlled experiment to answer?
Which type of rock contains the most calcium?
Which planet has the most moons?
Which elements are found in Earth's atmosphere?
Which fossils formed earliest in Earth's history? - ANSWER Which type of rock
contains the most calcium?
Sir Isaac Newton discovered that the force of gravity between two masses
increases if the masses increase, and decreases if the distance between the masses
increases. No experiments have ever contradicted this relationship.
Which type of scientific statement is this?
SCIENCES EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
Chemistry: - ANSWER The study of atoms and molecules, their structures, and
their interactions to form various substances.
Physics: - ANSWER The study of forces, energy and motion.
Earth Science: - ANSWER This field focuses on Earth's structure and
composition, as well as the processes that change Earth, such as volcanic and
seismic activity.
Physical Science: - ANSWER The scientific study of nonliving matter. Ex:
chemistry, physics, and Earth science.
Astronomy: - ANSWER The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space.
Controlled Experiment: - ANSWER An experiment in which only one variable is
manipulated at a time..
, Independent Variable: - ANSWER The variable that is manipulated in an
experiment.
Dependent Variable: - ANSWER The outcome factor; the variable that may
change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.
Control Variable: - ANSWER A variable that is kept constant during a controlled
experiment.
Observational Study: - ANSWER The systems are observed as they appear in
nature and researchers do not attempt to change them.
Laboratory Experiment: - ANSWER Researchers study the system of interest in a
highly controlled artificial setting (lab).
Physical Model: - ANSWER A physical representation of an object. Ex: Scaled
down version of the solar system.
Conceptual Model: - ANSWER A verbal or graphical explanation for how a
system works or is organized. Ex: posters, charts.
Mathematical Model: - ANSWER Uses different forms of data to represent the
way a system or process works. Ex: formulas, graphs, mathematical means. Ex:
F=ma (formula).
A mathematical model is used to predict the trajectory of a bullet fired from a gun.
Which discipline of physical science is used to develop this model?
,Physics
Chemistry
Earth science
Astronomy - ANSWER Physics
An environmental scientist monitors pollutants in a lake.
Which two disciplines of physical science does this scientist use?
Choose 2 answers
Astronomy
Chemistry
Earth science
Physics - ANSWER Chemistry & Earth Science
Which study involves both Earth science and physics?
Calculating how much energy is associated with a hurricane
Measuring the energy produced by a generator
Comparing the composition of crude oil from different regions
Monitoring changes in phosphorus levels of a lake - ANSWER Calculating how
much energy is associated with a hurricane
Which question could be answered with a controlled experiment?
, Does ice melt faster in an empty glass or in a glass full of water?
Do all planets have the same shape of orbit around the sun?
What is the maximum distance between Earth and Jupiter?
What is the length of the longest river in North America? - ANSWER Does ice
melt faster in an empty glass or in a glass full of water?
Which topic would be appropriate for a controlled experiment?
Determining how fast different chemical pollutants dissolve in water
Comparing the elements present in different stars
Measuring how fast a river flows
Predicting the path of a tornado - ANSWER Determining how fast different
chemical pollutants dissolve in water
Which question requires a controlled experiment to answer?
Which type of rock contains the most calcium?
Which planet has the most moons?
Which elements are found in Earth's atmosphere?
Which fossils formed earliest in Earth's history? - ANSWER Which type of rock
contains the most calcium?
Sir Isaac Newton discovered that the force of gravity between two masses
increases if the masses increase, and decreases if the distance between the masses
increases. No experiments have ever contradicted this relationship.
Which type of scientific statement is this?
