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WGU C165 Integrated Physical Sciences - PA
Questions and Answers
1. 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? Physics
Chemistry
Earth
science
Astronomy✔✔✔ Physics
2. An environmental scientist monitors pollutants in a lake.
Which two disciplines of physical science does this scientist
use? Choose 2 answers
Astronomy
Chemistry
Earth
science
Physics✔✔✔ Chemistry & Earth Science
3. Which study involves both Earth science and physics?
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Calculating how much energy is associated with a
hurricane Measuring the energy produced by a generator
Comparing the composition of crude oil from different regions
Monitoring changes in phosphorus levels of a lake✔✔✔ Calculating
how much energy is associated with a hurricane
4. Which question could be answered with a controlled experiment?
Does ice melt faster in an empty glass or in a glass full of water?
Do all planets have the same shape of orbit around the sun?
What is the maximum distance between Earth and Jupiter?
What is the length of the longest river in North America?✔✔✔ Does ice
melt faster in an empty glass or in a glass full of water?
5. Which topic would be appropriate for a controlled experiment?
Determining how fast different chemical pollutants dissolve in
water Comparing the elements present in different stars
Measuring how fast a river flows
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PM Answers 2023
WGU C165 Integrated Physical Sciences - PA
Questions and Answers
1. 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? Physics
Chemistry
Earth
science
Astronomy✔✔✔ Physics
2. An environmental scientist monitors pollutants in a lake.
Which two disciplines of physical science does this scientist
use? Choose 2 answers
Astronomy
Chemistry
Earth
science
Physics✔✔✔ Chemistry & Earth Science
3. Which study involves both Earth science and physics?
about:blan 1/30
k
,9/13/24, 11:21 WGU C165 Integrated Physical Sciences PA Questions and
PM Answers 2023
Calculating how much energy is associated with a
hurricane Measuring the energy produced by a generator
Comparing the composition of crude oil from different regions
Monitoring changes in phosphorus levels of a lake✔✔✔ Calculating
how much energy is associated with a hurricane
4. Which question could be answered with a controlled experiment?
Does ice melt faster in an empty glass or in a glass full of water?
Do all planets have the same shape of orbit around the sun?
What is the maximum distance between Earth and Jupiter?
What is the length of the longest river in North America?✔✔✔ Does ice
melt faster in an empty glass or in a glass full of water?
5. Which topic would be appropriate for a controlled experiment?
Determining how fast different chemical pollutants dissolve in
water Comparing the elements present in different stars
Measuring how fast a river flows
about:blan 2/30
k
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PM Answers 2023
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