WGU C165 INTEGRATED PHYSICAL SCIENCES 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 Sciences
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
73 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 73 comprehensive questions along with their correct answers, facilitating a
thorough review of integrated physical sciences. Covering essential concepts in this subject area, it
serves as an effective resource for students seeking to enhance their understanding and retention
of material. It is ideal for study sessions, exam preparation, and certification review, ensuring
learners are well-equipped for assessments in physical sciences.
CONTENTS
Physical Science Fundamentals Q1–Q16
Forces and Motion Q17–Q31
Earth and Space Science Q32–Q46
Energy and Matter Q47–Q61
Weather and Climate Q62–Q73
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 73
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?
CORRECT ANSWER
Physics
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 73
An environmental scientist monitors pollutants in a lake. Which two disciplines of physical science
does this scientist use?
CORRECT ANSWER
Chemistry and Earth science
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 73
Which study involves both Earth science and physics?
CORRECT ANSWER
Calculating how much energy is associated with a hurricane
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 73
Which question could be answered with a controlled experiment?
CORRECT ANSWER
Does ice melt faster in an empty glass or in a glass full of water?
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 73
Which topic would be appropriate for a controlled experiment?
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Determining how fast different chemical pollutants dissolve in water
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 73
Which question requires a controlled experiment to answer?
CORRECT ANSWER
Which type of rock contains the most calcium?
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 73
A student proposes that sugar will dissolve faster in rubbing alcohol than in water. The student
reasons that sugar and rubbing alcohol both contain carbon so they will mix more easily. Which type
of scientific idea is the student's proposal an example of?
CORRECT ANSWER
Hypothesis
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 73
Law
CORRECT ANSWER
A body of enforceable rules governing relationships among individuals and between individuals and
their society.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 73
Theory
CORRECT ANSWER
A hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data
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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 Sciences
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
73 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 73 comprehensive questions along with their correct answers, facilitating a
thorough review of integrated physical sciences. Covering essential concepts in this subject area, it
serves as an effective resource for students seeking to enhance their understanding and retention
of material. It is ideal for study sessions, exam preparation, and certification review, ensuring
learners are well-equipped for assessments in physical sciences.
CONTENTS
Physical Science Fundamentals Q1–Q16
Forces and Motion Q17–Q31
Earth and Space Science Q32–Q46
Energy and Matter Q47–Q61
Weather and Climate Q62–Q73
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 73
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?
CORRECT ANSWER
Physics
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 73
An environmental scientist monitors pollutants in a lake. Which two disciplines of physical science
does this scientist use?
CORRECT ANSWER
Chemistry and Earth science
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 73
Which study involves both Earth science and physics?
CORRECT ANSWER
Calculating how much energy is associated with a hurricane
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 73
Which question could be answered with a controlled experiment?
CORRECT ANSWER
Does ice melt faster in an empty glass or in a glass full of water?
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 73
Which topic would be appropriate for a controlled experiment?
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
Determining how fast different chemical pollutants dissolve in water
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 73
Which question requires a controlled experiment to answer?
CORRECT ANSWER
Which type of rock contains the most calcium?
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 73
A student proposes that sugar will dissolve faster in rubbing alcohol than in water. The student
reasons that sugar and rubbing alcohol both contain carbon so they will mix more easily. Which type
of scientific idea is the student's proposal an example of?
CORRECT ANSWER
Hypothesis
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 73
Law
CORRECT ANSWER
A body of enforceable rules governing relationships among individuals and between individuals and
their society.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 73
Theory
CORRECT ANSWER
A hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data
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