BJU Earth Science Chapter 1A Flashcard

Front

Where is the Creation Mandate located in scripture?

Back

Genesis 1:28

Front

What is a belief that you hold to be true, but it is not necessarily proven with scientific evidence?

Back

Presupposition

Front

What is the act of using any of your 5 senses to describe the world around you?

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Observation

Front

What was God's first message to Man?

Back

A command to care for God's creation

Front

Observation or Inference: I notice the tree by the pond has no leaves on it.

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Observation

Front

What is the term for a scientific statement that describes a consistent natural phenomenon?

Back

Law

Front

What do we call a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world?

Back

Theory

Front

What is the term for a personal belief or perspective that shapes how one interprets the world?

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Worldview

Front

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observation?

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Qualitative observation describes qualities (e.g., color, texture), while quantitative observation involves measurements (e.g., height, weight).

Front

What is the process of drawing conclusions based on observations?

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Inference