WGU INTEGRATED PHYSICAL SCIENCES C165 – PA EXAM WITH THE FULL UPDATE

WGU INTEGRATED PHYSICAL
SCIENCES C165 – PA EXAM WITH THE
FULL UPDATE




A mathematical model is used to predict the trajectory of a bullet fired from a gun.
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Which discipline of physical science is used to develop this model?
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An environmental scientist monitors pollutants in a lake.
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Which two disciplines of physical science does this scientist use?
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Chemistry v




Earth science
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Physics - correct answer- Chemistry & Earth Science
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Which study involves both Earth science and physics?
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Calculating how much energy is associated with a hurricane
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Measuring the energy produced by a generator
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Comparing the composition of crude oil from different regions
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Monitoring changes in phosphorus levels of a lake - correct answer- Calculating how much energy is
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associated with a hurricane
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Which question could be answered with a controlled experiment?
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Does ice melt faster in an empty glass or in a glass full of water?
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Do all planets have the same shape of orbit around the sun?
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, What is the maximum distance between Earth and Jupiter?
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What is the length of the longest river in North America? - correct answer- Does ice melt faster in an
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empty glass or in a glass full of water?
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Which topic would be appropriate for a controlled experiment?
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Determining how fast different chemical pollutants dissolve in water
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Comparing the elements present in different stars
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Predicting the path of a tornado - correct answer- Determining how fast different chemical pollutants
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dissolve in water
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Which question requires a controlled experiment to answer?
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Which type of rock contains the most calcium?
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Which planet has the most moons?
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Which elements are found in Earth's atmosphere?
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Which fossils formed earliest in Earth's history? - correct answer- Which type of rock contains the most
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calcium?
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Sir Isaac Newton discovered that the force of gravity between two masses increases if the masses
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increase, and decreases if the distance between the masses increases. No experiments have ever
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contradicted this relationship.
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Which type of scientific statement is this?
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