The World of Earth Science Chapter 1

Front

What is the commandment to study and use the earth and its resources for God's glory and man's benefit called?

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The Creation Mandate

Front

What would a geologist working in petrology be most interested in?

Back

Identifying rocks and minerals

Front

What typically comes first in the scientific process?

Back

Stating a hypothesis

Front

What is a scientific model?

Back

A workable explanation of what the scientist thinks is happening

Front

Why do scientists prefer controlled experiments?

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They allow only one factor to vary

Front

Models are acceptable only when they perfectly portray what they are intended to represent.

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False

Front

What is the term for an idea that is assumed to be true?

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Presupposition

Front

What is an initial explanation that guides a scientist’s research?

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Hypothesis

Front

What is the process by which God restores all things to their original purpose of glorifying Him?

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Redemption

Front

What is a model used as a framework to explain many observations?

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Theory