WGU-C165 INTEGRATED PHYSICAL
SCIENCE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Chemistry: ( correct answers ) The study of atoms and molecules, their
and their interactions to form various
structures,
substances.
Physics: ( correct answers ) The study of forces, energy and
motion.
Earth Science: ( correct answers ) This field focuses on Earth's
structure and as well as the processes that change Earth, such as volcanic
composition,
and seismic
activity
.
Physical Science: ( correct answers ) The scientific study of nonliving
matter. Ex: physics, and Earth
chemistry,
science.
Astronomy: ( correct answers ) The study of the moon, stars, and other
objects in
space
.
Controlled Experiment: ( correct answers ) An experiment in which
only one is manipulated at a
variable
time..
Independent Variable: ( correct answers ) The variable that is
manipulated in an
experimen
t.
Dependent Variable: ( correct answers ) The outcome factor; the
variablein
change that
response
may to manipulations of the independent
variable.
Control Variable: ( correct answers ) A variable that is kept constant
during a
controlled
experiment.
Observational Study: ( correct answers ) The systems are observed as
they
in nature
appearand researchers do not attempt to
change them.
Laboratory Experiment: ( correct answers ) Researchers study the
system of
interest in a highly controlled artificial
setting (lab).
Physical Model: ( correct answers ) A physical representation of an
object. down
Scaled Ex: version of the solar
system.
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,Conceptual Model: ( correct answers ) A verbal or graphical
explanation for how a system works or is organized. Ex: posters, charts.
Mathematical Model: ( correct answers ) Uses different forms of data
to represent
the way a system or process works. Ex: formulas, graphs, mathematical
means. Ex:
F=ma
(formula).
Computer Model:( correct answers ) A computer program that models an
event orImportant in explaining and predicting natural phenomena.
object.
Ex: weather
patterns, solar
system.
Principle of Falsification:( correct answers ) Principle that only
falsifiable statements can be subject to scientific inquiry.
Hypothesis: ( correct answers ) A testable prediction, often implied by
a theory.
Theory: ( correct answers ) A hypothesis that has been tested with a
significant
amount of
data.
Law: ( correct answers ) A concise statement that is supported by
evidence and repeated experiments. Describes a widespread pattern
scientific
in nature.to be
Intended
universal.
Scientific Investigation: ( correct answers ) Scientists test their ideas with
a variety
of different types of investigations. Ex: laboratories, controlled
experiments,
astronomy, field studies,
models.
SI System: ( correct answers ) International System of units based on
the metric system and units derived from the metric system.
Base Quantities: ( correct answers ) Seven designated physical
quantities
from which(sets)
all other SI quantities can be
derived.
(1) Meter (m)-
(2) Kilogram (k)-
length
(3) Second (s)-
mass
(4) Kelvin (K)-
time
(5) Amperes (A)-"amp"-electric
temperature
(6) Candela (cd)-light
current
(7) Moles (mol)-amount of substance
intensity
Time: ( correct answers ) Base quantity that measures how long an
event lasts or the break between events.
GRADED
A+
, Length: ( correct answers ) Used to describe the distance between two
objects, or the two ends of an object.
Mass: ( correct answers ) Used to describe the amount of matter in
an object.
Temperature: ( correct answers ) A measure of how hot or cold
something is.
Gram: ( correct answers ) a metric unit of mass equal to one
thousandth of a kilogram.
Meter: ( correct answers ) The base unit of length in the metric system.
Unit symbol (m).
Liter: ( correct answers ) Basic unit of volume in the metric system. Unit
symbol (l).
Second: ( correct answers ) SI base unit for time. Unit
symbol (s).
Kelvin: ( correct answers ) Si base unit of temperature. Unit
symbol (K).
Mega: ( correct answers ) Metric prefix one million of the base unit.
10^6 Unit symbol (M).
Kilo: ( correct answers ) Metric prefix 1/1000 or 10^3. Unit
symbol (k).
Deci: ( correct answers ) Metric prefix 1/10th or 10^(-1) (0.1).
Unit symbol (d).
Centi: ( correct answers ) Metric prefix 1/100th or 10^(-2) (0.01).
Unit symbol (c).
Milli: ( correct answers ) Metric prefix 1/1000th or 10^(-3) (0.001). Unit
symbol (m).
Micro: ( correct answers ) Metric prefix 1/millionth of the base
unit. 10^(-6) (0.000001)
Nano: ( correct answers ) Metric prefix 1/billionth 10^(-9) (0.000000001).
Unit symbol (n).
Derived Units: ( correct answers ) What is produced when the base
units/quantities are combined.
Triple Beam Balance: ( correct answers ) Instrument used to
measure mass.
Graduated Cylinder: ( correct answers ) Instrument used to measure
volume of a liquid.
GRADED
A+
SCIENCE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Chemistry: ( correct answers ) The study of atoms and molecules, their
and their interactions to form various
structures,
substances.
Physics: ( correct answers ) The study of forces, energy and
motion.
Earth Science: ( correct answers ) This field focuses on Earth's
structure and as well as the processes that change Earth, such as volcanic
composition,
and seismic
activity
.
Physical Science: ( correct answers ) The scientific study of nonliving
matter. Ex: physics, and Earth
chemistry,
science.
Astronomy: ( correct answers ) The study of the moon, stars, and other
objects in
space
.
Controlled Experiment: ( correct answers ) An experiment in which
only one is manipulated at a
variable
time..
Independent Variable: ( correct answers ) The variable that is
manipulated in an
experimen
t.
Dependent Variable: ( correct answers ) The outcome factor; the
variablein
change that
response
may to manipulations of the independent
variable.
Control Variable: ( correct answers ) A variable that is kept constant
during a
controlled
experiment.
Observational Study: ( correct answers ) The systems are observed as
they
in nature
appearand researchers do not attempt to
change them.
Laboratory Experiment: ( correct answers ) Researchers study the
system of
interest in a highly controlled artificial
setting (lab).
Physical Model: ( correct answers ) A physical representation of an
object. down
Scaled Ex: version of the solar
system.
GRADED
A+
,Conceptual Model: ( correct answers ) A verbal or graphical
explanation for how a system works or is organized. Ex: posters, charts.
Mathematical Model: ( correct answers ) Uses different forms of data
to represent
the way a system or process works. Ex: formulas, graphs, mathematical
means. Ex:
F=ma
(formula).
Computer Model:( correct answers ) A computer program that models an
event orImportant in explaining and predicting natural phenomena.
object.
Ex: weather
patterns, solar
system.
Principle of Falsification:( correct answers ) Principle that only
falsifiable statements can be subject to scientific inquiry.
Hypothesis: ( correct answers ) A testable prediction, often implied by
a theory.
Theory: ( correct answers ) A hypothesis that has been tested with a
significant
amount of
data.
Law: ( correct answers ) A concise statement that is supported by
evidence and repeated experiments. Describes a widespread pattern
scientific
in nature.to be
Intended
universal.
Scientific Investigation: ( correct answers ) Scientists test their ideas with
a variety
of different types of investigations. Ex: laboratories, controlled
experiments,
astronomy, field studies,
models.
SI System: ( correct answers ) International System of units based on
the metric system and units derived from the metric system.
Base Quantities: ( correct answers ) Seven designated physical
quantities
from which(sets)
all other SI quantities can be
derived.
(1) Meter (m)-
(2) Kilogram (k)-
length
(3) Second (s)-
mass
(4) Kelvin (K)-
time
(5) Amperes (A)-"amp"-electric
temperature
(6) Candela (cd)-light
current
(7) Moles (mol)-amount of substance
intensity
Time: ( correct answers ) Base quantity that measures how long an
event lasts or the break between events.
GRADED
A+
, Length: ( correct answers ) Used to describe the distance between two
objects, or the two ends of an object.
Mass: ( correct answers ) Used to describe the amount of matter in
an object.
Temperature: ( correct answers ) A measure of how hot or cold
something is.
Gram: ( correct answers ) a metric unit of mass equal to one
thousandth of a kilogram.
Meter: ( correct answers ) The base unit of length in the metric system.
Unit symbol (m).
Liter: ( correct answers ) Basic unit of volume in the metric system. Unit
symbol (l).
Second: ( correct answers ) SI base unit for time. Unit
symbol (s).
Kelvin: ( correct answers ) Si base unit of temperature. Unit
symbol (K).
Mega: ( correct answers ) Metric prefix one million of the base unit.
10^6 Unit symbol (M).
Kilo: ( correct answers ) Metric prefix 1/1000 or 10^3. Unit
symbol (k).
Deci: ( correct answers ) Metric prefix 1/10th or 10^(-1) (0.1).
Unit symbol (d).
Centi: ( correct answers ) Metric prefix 1/100th or 10^(-2) (0.01).
Unit symbol (c).
Milli: ( correct answers ) Metric prefix 1/1000th or 10^(-3) (0.001). Unit
symbol (m).
Micro: ( correct answers ) Metric prefix 1/millionth of the base
unit. 10^(-6) (0.000001)
Nano: ( correct answers ) Metric prefix 1/billionth 10^(-9) (0.000000001).
Unit symbol (n).
Derived Units: ( correct answers ) What is produced when the base
units/quantities are combined.
Triple Beam Balance: ( correct answers ) Instrument used to
measure mass.
Graduated Cylinder: ( correct answers ) Instrument used to measure
volume of a liquid.
GRADED
A+
