WGU C165 EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
The study of energy and forces of matter ( Correct
answers ) Physics
The study of the properties of matter and how matter changes; atoms,
molecules
their interactions
and to form substances ( Correct answers )
Chemistry
the study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space ( Correct
answers )
astronom
y
The scientific study of earth and the universe around it including
structure,
and materials
processes ( Correct answers ) Earth
Science
The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is
(being studied.
Correct answers ) independent
variable
The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is
interested.
Correct answers
( ) dependent
variable
Structures that scientists build to represent something else. ( Correct
answers )
Physical
Model
a verbal or graphical explanation for how a system works or is
organized) (conceptual
answers Correct
model
A description of a system using mathematical concepts and language like
(anCorrect
equation.
answers ) mathematical
model
a computer program that models an event or object ( Correct answers )
mode
computer
l
Only falsifiable statements can be subject to scientific inquiry ( Correct
answers )of
principle
falsification
a statement that is worded so that it is falsifiable, or disprovable, by
experimental
results ( Correct answers ) falsifiable
statement
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GRADED A+
, Concise statement that summarizes the results of many observations and
experiments ( Correct answers ) Law
A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or
experimental results. ( Correct answers ) scientific theory
The theory that the universe originated in a huge explosion that
released all matter and energy. ( Correct answers ) Big Bang Theory
Sections of the Earth's crust that move due to convection currents.
( Correct answers ) tectonic plates
The hypothesis that the continents slowly move across Earth's
surface. ( Correct answers ) continental drift
International System of units based on the metric system and units
derived from the metric system ( Correct answers ) SI system
kilogram (kg) ( Correct answers ) SI unit for
mass
meter (m) ( Correct answers ) SI unit for
length
seconds (s) ( Correct answers ) SI unit
for time
Kelvin (K) ( Correct answers ) SI unit for
temperature
prefix used in the International System to indicate a power of 10 ( Correct
answers ) SI prefix
centi (c) ( Correct answers ) SI prefix
meaning 0.01
milli (m) ( Correct answers ) SI prefix
meaning 0.001
kilo (k) ( Correct answers ) SI prefix
meaning 1,000
Micro ( Correct answers ) SI prefix
meaning .000001
Nano (n) ( Correct answers ) SI prefix
meaning .000000001
Mega (M) ( Correct answers ) SI prefix meaning
1,000,000
The distance an object travels per unit of time ( Correct
answers ) Speed
Amount of space occupied by an object ( Correct
answers ) Volume
ALREADY
GRADED A+
ANSWERS 2025
The study of energy and forces of matter ( Correct
answers ) Physics
The study of the properties of matter and how matter changes; atoms,
molecules
their interactions
and to form substances ( Correct answers )
Chemistry
the study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space ( Correct
answers )
astronom
y
The scientific study of earth and the universe around it including
structure,
and materials
processes ( Correct answers ) Earth
Science
The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is
(being studied.
Correct answers ) independent
variable
The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is
interested.
Correct answers
( ) dependent
variable
Structures that scientists build to represent something else. ( Correct
answers )
Physical
Model
a verbal or graphical explanation for how a system works or is
organized) (conceptual
answers Correct
model
A description of a system using mathematical concepts and language like
(anCorrect
equation.
answers ) mathematical
model
a computer program that models an event or object ( Correct answers )
mode
computer
l
Only falsifiable statements can be subject to scientific inquiry ( Correct
answers )of
principle
falsification
a statement that is worded so that it is falsifiable, or disprovable, by
experimental
results ( Correct answers ) falsifiable
statement
ALREADY
GRADED A+
, Concise statement that summarizes the results of many observations and
experiments ( Correct answers ) Law
A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or
experimental results. ( Correct answers ) scientific theory
The theory that the universe originated in a huge explosion that
released all matter and energy. ( Correct answers ) Big Bang Theory
Sections of the Earth's crust that move due to convection currents.
( Correct answers ) tectonic plates
The hypothesis that the continents slowly move across Earth's
surface. ( Correct answers ) continental drift
International System of units based on the metric system and units
derived from the metric system ( Correct answers ) SI system
kilogram (kg) ( Correct answers ) SI unit for
mass
meter (m) ( Correct answers ) SI unit for
length
seconds (s) ( Correct answers ) SI unit
for time
Kelvin (K) ( Correct answers ) SI unit for
temperature
prefix used in the International System to indicate a power of 10 ( Correct
answers ) SI prefix
centi (c) ( Correct answers ) SI prefix
meaning 0.01
milli (m) ( Correct answers ) SI prefix
meaning 0.001
kilo (k) ( Correct answers ) SI prefix
meaning 1,000
Micro ( Correct answers ) SI prefix
meaning .000001
Nano (n) ( Correct answers ) SI prefix
meaning .000000001
Mega (M) ( Correct answers ) SI prefix meaning
1,000,000
The distance an object travels per unit of time ( Correct
answers ) Speed
Amount of space occupied by an object ( Correct
answers ) Volume
ALREADY
GRADED A+
