WGU-C165: Integrated Physical Science. Full Exam Review. Graded A+ 2024 | 24 Pages

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