C165 INTEGRATED PHYSICAL SCIENCES PRE-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

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? CORRECT ANSWER Physics An environmental scientist monitors pollutants in a lake. Which two disciplines of physical science does this scientist use? Choose 2 answers CORRECT ANSWER 1. Chemistry 2. Earth science Which study involves both Earth science and physics? CORRECT ANSWER Calculating how much energy is associated with a hurricane Which question could be answered with a controlled experiment? CORRECT ANSWER Does ice melt faster in an empty glass or in a glass full of water? Which topic would be appropriate for a controlled experiment? CORRECT ANSWER Determining how fast different chemical pollutants dissolve in water Which question requires a controlled experiment to answer? CORRECT ANSWER Which elements are found in Earth's atmosphere?