WGU-C165: INTEGRATED PHYSICAL SCIENCE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Chemistry: CORRECT ANSWER The study of atoms and molecules, their structures, and their interactions to form various substances. Physics: CORRECT ANSWER The study of forces, energy and motion. Earth Science: CORRECT 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: CORRECT ANSWER The scientific study of nonliving matter. Ex: chemistry, physics, and Earth science. Astronomy: CORRECT ANSWER The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space. Controlled Experiment: CORRECT ANSWER An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time.. Independent Variable: CORRECT ANSWER The variable that is manipulated in an experiment. Dependent Variable: CORRECT ANSWER The outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable. Control Variable: CORRECT ANSWER A variable that is kept constant during a controlled experiment. Observational Study: CORRECT ANSWER The systems are observed as they appear in nature and researchers do not attempt to change them. Laboratory Experiment: CORRECT ANSWER Researchers study the system of interest in a highly controlled artificial setting (lab).