WGU C165 OA EXAM INTEGRATED PHYSICAL SCIENCES OA 2025-
2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION BANK 250 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|
Terms in this set (252)
The study of atoms and molecules,
their structures, and their interactions
Chemistry:
to form various substances.
The study of forces, energy and motion.
Physics:
This field focuses on Earth's
structure and composition, as well as
Earth Science:
the processes that change Earth, such
as volcanic and seismic activity.
The scientific study of nonliving
matter. Ex: chemistry, physics, and
Physical Science:
Earth science.
The study of the moon, stars, and
other objects in space.
Astronomy:
An experiment in which only one
variable is manipulated at a time..
Controlled Experiment:
, The variable that is manipulated in an experiment.
Independent Variable:
The outcome factor; the variable that
may change in response to
Dependent Variable:
manipulations of the independent
variable.
A variable that is kept constant during
a controlled experiment.
Control Variable:
The systems are observed as they
appear in nature and researchers do
Observational Study:
not attempt to change them.
Researchers study the system of
interest in a highly controlled
Laboratory Experiment:
artificial setting (lab).
A physical representation of an object.
Ex: Scaled down version of the solar
Physical Model:
system.
A verbal or graphical explanation for
how a system works or is organized.
Conceptual Model:
Ex: posters, charts.
Uses different forms of data to
represent the way a system or
Mathematical Model:
process works. Ex: formulas, graphs,
mathematical means. Ex: F=ma (formula).
A computer program that models an
event or object. Important in
Computer Model:
explaining and predicting natural
phenomena. Ex: weather patterns, solar
system.
Principle that only falsifiable
statements can be subject to
Principle of Falsification:
scientific inquiry.
, A testable prediction, often implied by a theory.
Hypothesis:
A hypothesis that has been tested with
a significant amount of data.
Theory:
2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION BANK 250 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|
Terms in this set (252)
The study of atoms and molecules,
their structures, and their interactions
Chemistry:
to form various substances.
The study of forces, energy and motion.
Physics:
This field focuses on Earth's
structure and composition, as well as
Earth Science:
the processes that change Earth, such
as volcanic and seismic activity.
The scientific study of nonliving
matter. Ex: chemistry, physics, and
Physical Science:
Earth science.
The study of the moon, stars, and
other objects in space.
Astronomy:
An experiment in which only one
variable is manipulated at a time..
Controlled Experiment:
, The variable that is manipulated in an experiment.
Independent Variable:
The outcome factor; the variable that
may change in response to
Dependent Variable:
manipulations of the independent
variable.
A variable that is kept constant during
a controlled experiment.
Control Variable:
The systems are observed as they
appear in nature and researchers do
Observational Study:
not attempt to change them.
Researchers study the system of
interest in a highly controlled
Laboratory Experiment:
artificial setting (lab).
A physical representation of an object.
Ex: Scaled down version of the solar
Physical Model:
system.
A verbal or graphical explanation for
how a system works or is organized.
Conceptual Model:
Ex: posters, charts.
Uses different forms of data to
represent the way a system or
Mathematical Model:
process works. Ex: formulas, graphs,
mathematical means. Ex: F=ma (formula).
A computer program that models an
event or object. Important in
Computer Model:
explaining and predicting natural
phenomena. Ex: weather patterns, solar
system.
Principle that only falsifiable
statements can be subject to
Principle of Falsification:
scientific inquiry.
, A testable prediction, often implied by a theory.
Hypothesis:
A hypothesis that has been tested with
a significant amount of data.
Theory:
