WGU C165 INTEGRATED PHYSICAL
SCIENCES EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Physics ( Correct answers ) The study of forces,
energy, motion
Chemistry ( Correct answers ) The study of atoms and molecules, their
and their interactions to form
structures,
substances
Earth science ( Correct answers ) The study of the Earth's structure and
and processes that change
composition,
Earth
essential attributes of science ( Correct answers ) Studies the
natural
Uses world
testable
Relies on data from
ideas
Presented for evaluation by other
observations/experiments
Leads to further
scientists
questions/research
variables ( Correct answers ) The changing quantities in an
experiment
independent variable ( Correct answers ) What you change in an
experiment on
purpos
e
dependent variable ( Correct answers ) The variable that changes
because of an
independent
variable
control variable ( Correct answers ) The variable(s) you don't want to
study, eliminated
either need to beor kept
constant
observational study ( Correct answers ) When systems are observed as
they appear
nature, researchers
in do not attempt to
change them
physical model ( Correct answers ) A model of a physical
phenomenon, such as a
planetary
system
conceptual model ( Correct answers ) A model used to visualize things
that cannot
seen, be
such as
atoms
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, mathematical model ( Correct answers ) A model that treats
physical objects/phenomena using mathematical methods
computer model ( Correct answers ) A detailed, complex model
calculated by a computer
principle of falsification ( Correct answers ) Principle that only falsifiable
statements can be subject to scientific inquiry
hypothesis ( Correct answers ) A testable statement about how
something in nature works
law ( Correct answers ) A concise statement that is supported by
scientific evidence and repeated experiments, describes a widespread
pattern in nature (what)
theory ( Correct answers ) A statement that explains a wide range of
observations, supported by a large body of scientific evidence
(how/why)
meter ( Correct answers ) Base unit of
length
kilogram ( Correct answers ) Base unit of
mass
second ( Correct answers ) Base unit
of time
kelvin ( Correct answers ) Base unit of
temperature
Derived units ( Correct answers ) What is produced when the base
units/quantities are combined
Speed ( Correct answers ) The name for the distance traveled divided by
an interval of time
Volume ( Correct answers ) Term for the amount of space an
object occupies
Liquid displacement ( Correct answers ) Method of determining the
volume of an object by measuring the amount of liquid it displaces
direct relationship ( Correct answers ) A relationship between two
variables where increasing one increases the other, and vice versa
inverse relationship ( Correct answers ) A relationship between two
variables where increasing one decreases the other, and vice versa
Velocity ( Correct answers ) A combination of speed and
direction
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SCIENCES EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Physics ( Correct answers ) The study of forces,
energy, motion
Chemistry ( Correct answers ) The study of atoms and molecules, their
and their interactions to form
structures,
substances
Earth science ( Correct answers ) The study of the Earth's structure and
and processes that change
composition,
Earth
essential attributes of science ( Correct answers ) Studies the
natural
Uses world
testable
Relies on data from
ideas
Presented for evaluation by other
observations/experiments
Leads to further
scientists
questions/research
variables ( Correct answers ) The changing quantities in an
experiment
independent variable ( Correct answers ) What you change in an
experiment on
purpos
e
dependent variable ( Correct answers ) The variable that changes
because of an
independent
variable
control variable ( Correct answers ) The variable(s) you don't want to
study, eliminated
either need to beor kept
constant
observational study ( Correct answers ) When systems are observed as
they appear
nature, researchers
in do not attempt to
change them
physical model ( Correct answers ) A model of a physical
phenomenon, such as a
planetary
system
conceptual model ( Correct answers ) A model used to visualize things
that cannot
seen, be
such as
atoms
ALREADY
GRADED A+
, mathematical model ( Correct answers ) A model that treats
physical objects/phenomena using mathematical methods
computer model ( Correct answers ) A detailed, complex model
calculated by a computer
principle of falsification ( Correct answers ) Principle that only falsifiable
statements can be subject to scientific inquiry
hypothesis ( Correct answers ) A testable statement about how
something in nature works
law ( Correct answers ) A concise statement that is supported by
scientific evidence and repeated experiments, describes a widespread
pattern in nature (what)
theory ( Correct answers ) A statement that explains a wide range of
observations, supported by a large body of scientific evidence
(how/why)
meter ( Correct answers ) Base unit of
length
kilogram ( Correct answers ) Base unit of
mass
second ( Correct answers ) Base unit
of time
kelvin ( Correct answers ) Base unit of
temperature
Derived units ( Correct answers ) What is produced when the base
units/quantities are combined
Speed ( Correct answers ) The name for the distance traveled divided by
an interval of time
Volume ( Correct answers ) Term for the amount of space an
object occupies
Liquid displacement ( Correct answers ) Method of determining the
volume of an object by measuring the amount of liquid it displaces
direct relationship ( Correct answers ) A relationship between two
variables where increasing one increases the other, and vice versa
inverse relationship ( Correct answers ) A relationship between two
variables where increasing one decreases the other, and vice versa
Velocity ( Correct answers ) A combination of speed and
direction
ALREADY
GRADED A+
