4.1
The universe runs on predictable patterns. What do we call those patterns?
The laws of nature
These famous equations explain electricity and magnetism.
Maxwell’s Equations
Earth sits in the “just-right” zone for life; not too hot, not too cold. What nickname does the book use?
The Goldilocks zone
This is the layer of gases that surrounds Earth and lets us breathe
The atmosphere
What is the only U.S. state with one syllable?
Maine
What event is at the beginning of the universe?
The Big Bang
Who discovered that gravity could be described in one powerful equation?
Albert Einstein
What substance covers over 70 % of Earth’s surface and helps control temperature?
Water
This is the invisible shield made by Earth’s magnetic field that protects us from solar radiation.
The magnetosphere
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Science is only possible because the world behaves the same way every time. What word describes that?
Order or predictability
The book says nature seems to be written in the language of ______.
Mathematics
What keeps heat in, blocks radiation, and lets us breathe?
The atmosphere
When science and belief work together instead of clashing, it’s called this.
Faith-science
What’s the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
The book says there are three ways to explain why these laws exist; name one
Chance, a built-in natural force, or intelligent design by God.
Name one physics equation from this section that shows order in the universe.
Maxwell’s, Einstein’s, Schrödinger’s, or Heisenberg’s
What protects Earth from harmful solar wind?
The magnetic field (or magnetosphere)
The old theory that the universe has always existed and never had a beginning.
Steady-state universe
What is Ms. Duvall's College Major?
Math
Even in explosions, matter follows rules. Which two sciences describe those rules?
Physics and chemistry
Give one real-world example of mathematical beauty found in creation.
Planet orbits, pyrite crystals, fruit-fly eyes, or the squid’s spiral pattern
According to the book, all these “just-right” details point to what truth?
That God intentionally designed Earth for life
This phrase means the universe is adjusted perfectly so life can exist
Fine-tuning
What animal is the only one that can’t jump?