WGU C165 INTEGRATED PHYSICAL SCIENCE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 20… EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU C165 Integrated
Physical Science
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
250 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 250 questions along with their correct answers, focusing on integrated
physical science concepts. It encompasses a comprehensive range of subject matter, ensuring a
thorough understanding of the field. Students can utilize this resource for effective study, review,
and preparation for certification exams, as it offers a structured approach to mastering essential
scientific principles.
CONTENTS
• Physics Concepts • Chemistry Basics
• Earth Science • Geology
• Astronomy • Scientific Method
• Forces and Motion • Wave Properties
Page 1
, • Matter and Atoms • Weather and Climate
• Environmental Science
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 250
physics
CORRECT ANSWER
the study of forces, energy, motion
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 250
Science
CORRECT ANSWER
An organized way of gathering and analyzing evidence about the natural world.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 250
Precision
CORRECT ANSWER
a measure of how close a series of measurements are to one another
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 250
SI
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, CORRECT ANSWER
is a scientific method of expressing the magnitudes or quantities of important natural phenomena.
There are seven base units in the system, from which other units are derived. Universal for comparing
data.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 250
physical science
CORRECT ANSWER
the sciences concerned with the study of inanimate natural objects, including physics, chemistry,
astronomy, and related subjects.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 250
controlled experiment
CORRECT ANSWER
An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time. Or a condition that is being held
constant
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 250
independent variable
CORRECT ANSWER
what is being changed
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 250
dependent variable
CORRECT ANSWER
what is being measured
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, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 250
control
CORRECT ANSWER
In an experiment, the standard that is used for comparison
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 250
Hypothesis
CORRECT ANSWER
A testable prediction, often implied by a theory
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 250
Theory
CORRECT ANSWER
A hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data. Explains why something
happened.
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 250
Law
CORRECT ANSWER
A law in science is a generalized rule to explain a body of observations in the form of a verbal or
mathematical statement. Scientific laws (also known as natural laws) imply a cause and effect between
the observed elements and must always apply under the same conditions. Explains how it happened
not why.
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 250
Observation
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU C165 Integrated
Physical Science
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
250 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 250 questions along with their correct answers, focusing on integrated
physical science concepts. It encompasses a comprehensive range of subject matter, ensuring a
thorough understanding of the field. Students can utilize this resource for effective study, review,
and preparation for certification exams, as it offers a structured approach to mastering essential
scientific principles.
CONTENTS
• Physics Concepts • Chemistry Basics
• Earth Science • Geology
• Astronomy • Scientific Method
• Forces and Motion • Wave Properties
Page 1
, • Matter and Atoms • Weather and Climate
• Environmental Science
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 250
physics
CORRECT ANSWER
the study of forces, energy, motion
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 250
Science
CORRECT ANSWER
An organized way of gathering and analyzing evidence about the natural world.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 250
Precision
CORRECT ANSWER
a measure of how close a series of measurements are to one another
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 250
SI
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
is a scientific method of expressing the magnitudes or quantities of important natural phenomena.
There are seven base units in the system, from which other units are derived. Universal for comparing
data.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 250
physical science
CORRECT ANSWER
the sciences concerned with the study of inanimate natural objects, including physics, chemistry,
astronomy, and related subjects.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 250
controlled experiment
CORRECT ANSWER
An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time. Or a condition that is being held
constant
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 250
independent variable
CORRECT ANSWER
what is being changed
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 250
dependent variable
CORRECT ANSWER
what is being measured
Page 3
, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 250
control
CORRECT ANSWER
In an experiment, the standard that is used for comparison
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 250
Hypothesis
CORRECT ANSWER
A testable prediction, often implied by a theory
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 250
Theory
CORRECT ANSWER
A hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data. Explains why something
happened.
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 250
Law
CORRECT ANSWER
A law in science is a generalized rule to explain a body of observations in the form of a verbal or
mathematical statement. Scientific laws (also known as natural laws) imply a cause and effect between
the observed elements and must always apply under the same conditions. Explains how it happened
not why.
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 250
Observation
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