PHSC 210- Exam 1Questions and
Answers
earth science - Answer-collection of different but related disciplines that together give us a unique
understanding of the world in which we live and its context in space
earth science disciplines - Answer-1. hydrology
2. geology
3. oceanography
4. meterology
5. astronomy
Interactive components of the Earth - Answer-1. hydrosphere
2. geosphere
3. biosphere
4. atmosphere
, geology - Answer-the study of the earth, specifically rocks and the planet's crust
hydrology - Answer-Study of water
oceanography - Answer-Study of Earth's oceans
meterology - Answer-The study of the earth's atmosphere in relation to weather and climate
astronomy - Answer-study of the universe
common views about Earth's history - Answer-1. Young-Earth creation
2. Old-Earth creation
3. theistic evolution
4. naturalistic evolution
Young-Earth creation - Answer-oldest and most strongly supported view
1. all of God's work of creation was accomplished in a six-rotational day period a few thousands of years
ago
2. God directly and miraculously created organisms that have since diversified
3. humans were created separately and miraculously apart from others to be rulers over creation
4. global Flood destroyed the world and its inhabitants at the time of Noah; responsible for the majority
of sedimentary rocks and fossils found on the planet's surface
Old-Earth creation - Answer-1. Earth is ancient (4.55 billion years)
2. creation by God was over many millions or billions of years
3. humans were new and miraculous creations by God
Answers
earth science - Answer-collection of different but related disciplines that together give us a unique
understanding of the world in which we live and its context in space
earth science disciplines - Answer-1. hydrology
2. geology
3. oceanography
4. meterology
5. astronomy
Interactive components of the Earth - Answer-1. hydrosphere
2. geosphere
3. biosphere
4. atmosphere
, geology - Answer-the study of the earth, specifically rocks and the planet's crust
hydrology - Answer-Study of water
oceanography - Answer-Study of Earth's oceans
meterology - Answer-The study of the earth's atmosphere in relation to weather and climate
astronomy - Answer-study of the universe
common views about Earth's history - Answer-1. Young-Earth creation
2. Old-Earth creation
3. theistic evolution
4. naturalistic evolution
Young-Earth creation - Answer-oldest and most strongly supported view
1. all of God's work of creation was accomplished in a six-rotational day period a few thousands of years
ago
2. God directly and miraculously created organisms that have since diversified
3. humans were created separately and miraculously apart from others to be rulers over creation
4. global Flood destroyed the world and its inhabitants at the time of Noah; responsible for the majority
of sedimentary rocks and fossils found on the planet's surface
Old-Earth creation - Answer-1. Earth is ancient (4.55 billion years)
2. creation by God was over many millions or billions of years
3. humans were new and miraculous creations by God
