FCTC WRITTEN EXAM 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES VERIFIED
ALREADY GRADED EXAM STUDY GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM Q AND A
⩥ The scientific study of earth and the universe around it including
structure, materials and processes. Answer: Earth Science
⩥ The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect
is being studied.. Answer: independent variable
⩥ The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is
interested.. Answer: dependent variable
⩥ Structures that scientists build to represent something else.. Answer:
Physical Model
⩥ a verbal or graphical explanation for how a system works or is
organized. Answer: conceptual model
⩥ A description of a system using mathematical concepts and language
like an equation.. Answer: mathematical model
,⩥ a computer program that models an event or object. Answer: computer
model
⩥ Only falsifiable statements can be subject to scientific inquiry.
Answer: principle of falsification
⩥ a statement that is worded so that it is falsifiable, or disprovable, by
experimental results. Answer: falsifiable statement
⩥ Concise statement that summarizes the results of many observations
and experiments. Answer: Law
⩥ A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or
experimental results.. Answer: scientific theory
⩥ The theory that the universe originated in a huge explosion that
released all matter and energy.. Answer: Big Bang Theory
⩥ Sections of the Earth's crust that move due to convection currents..
Answer: tectonic plates
⩥ The hypothesis that the continents slowly move across Earth's
surface.. Answer: continental drift
, ⩥ International System of units based on the metric system and units
derived from the metric system. Answer: SI system
⩥ kilogram (kg). Answer: SI unit for mass
⩥ meter (m). Answer: SI unit for length
⩥ seconds (s). Answer: SI unit for time
⩥ Kelvin (K). Answer: SI unit for temperature
⩥ prefix used in the International System to indicate a power of 10.
Answer: SI prefix
⩥ centi (c). Answer: SI prefix meaning 0.01
⩥ milli (m). Answer: SI prefix meaning 0.001
⩥ kilo (k). Answer: SI prefix meaning 1,000
⩥ Micro. Answer: SI prefix meaning .000001
100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES VERIFIED
ALREADY GRADED EXAM STUDY GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM Q AND A
⩥ The scientific study of earth and the universe around it including
structure, materials and processes. Answer: Earth Science
⩥ The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect
is being studied.. Answer: independent variable
⩥ The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is
interested.. Answer: dependent variable
⩥ Structures that scientists build to represent something else.. Answer:
Physical Model
⩥ a verbal or graphical explanation for how a system works or is
organized. Answer: conceptual model
⩥ A description of a system using mathematical concepts and language
like an equation.. Answer: mathematical model
,⩥ a computer program that models an event or object. Answer: computer
model
⩥ Only falsifiable statements can be subject to scientific inquiry.
Answer: principle of falsification
⩥ a statement that is worded so that it is falsifiable, or disprovable, by
experimental results. Answer: falsifiable statement
⩥ Concise statement that summarizes the results of many observations
and experiments. Answer: Law
⩥ A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or
experimental results.. Answer: scientific theory
⩥ The theory that the universe originated in a huge explosion that
released all matter and energy.. Answer: Big Bang Theory
⩥ Sections of the Earth's crust that move due to convection currents..
Answer: tectonic plates
⩥ The hypothesis that the continents slowly move across Earth's
surface.. Answer: continental drift
, ⩥ International System of units based on the metric system and units
derived from the metric system. Answer: SI system
⩥ kilogram (kg). Answer: SI unit for mass
⩥ meter (m). Answer: SI unit for length
⩥ seconds (s). Answer: SI unit for time
⩥ Kelvin (K). Answer: SI unit for temperature
⩥ prefix used in the International System to indicate a power of 10.
Answer: SI prefix
⩥ centi (c). Answer: SI prefix meaning 0.01
⩥ milli (m). Answer: SI prefix meaning 0.001
⩥ kilo (k). Answer: SI prefix meaning 1,000
⩥ Micro. Answer: SI prefix meaning .000001
