True or False
Carbon-14 dating is used mostly to date objects that are older than 50,000 years.
False. Carbon-14 dating can only be used on objects that are less than 50,000 years old.
The imaginary lines measuring the globe in degrees east or west of the prime meridian.
longitude
Carbon-14 is used to measure an object's:
- Organic content
- Nitrogen 12 content
Nitrogen 12 content
What is the purpose of earth science?
The purpose of earth science is to study the earth and the universe around it.
Astronomers never use maps in their works.
False. A star chart is a type of map that some astronomers may use.
Science is the application of technology.
False. Technology is the application of science.
The imaginary lines measuring the globe in degrees north or south of the equator.
latitude
Young-earth supporters believe all of the following except:
- Earth is 6,000-12,000 years old.
- God uses natural processes to create the universe
- Some geologic features were formed by the Flood
- God uses natural processes to create the universe
Explain carbon-14 dating.
Answers may vary
World time zones are based on lines of longitude.
True
Latitude and longitude are measured in kilometers, meters, and centimeters.
False. Latitude and longitude are measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds.
The light and dark layers of sediments deposited in a yearly cycle.
varves
On a topographic map, what is indicated by contour lines that are close together?
- a fault - a steep slope
- a gradual slope - a high-pressure system
- a gradual slope
What is a projection and why is it used in creating maps?
A projection is a system of portraying the features of a curved surface on a flat surface. It is used so that the curved surface of the earth can be represented on a flat map.
Explain whether dedicated Christians can also be excellent scientists.
Dedicated Christians can make excellent scientists because they are dedicated to knowing truth, are committed to discovering how the earth's resources may be responsibly used to better the condition of all living things, and are eager to better comprehend the awesomeness of God as He has revealed Himself in the natural world.
A topographic map shows the height of the land.
True
The systematic study of creation using methods based on observations and experimentation.
science
What type of projection would be best for creating a map of areas near the equator?
- azimuthal - cylindrical
-conical - none of the above
cylindrical
Briefly describe the different views of the time of creation.
Answers may vary
Explain how to distinguish the following three types of maps, each of which shows the same location: tectonic, topographic, and weather.
Tectonic maps use lines to show existing faults and the boundaries between tectonic plates
Topographic maps use contour lines labeled with height above sea level to show land elevations
Weather maps use various symbols to indicate cloud cover, wind, and other weather conditions
Naturalism is the belief that God created the universe and everything in it.
False. Naturalism is the belief that matter and energy are all that exist and that undirected natural processes formed the universe.
The study of the solid earth-
The study of Earth's oceans-
The study of the atmosphere-
The study of physical things beyond the earth's atmosphere-
geology
oceanography
meteorology
astronomy
What type of projection would be best for creating a map of areas between the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle?
- azimuthal - cylindrical
- conical - none of the above
conical
List one practical application from two different branches of earth science and the branch of earth science from which each comes.
Possible answers: geology- glass, soda, medicines, location of oil and natural gas deposits or minerals and ores, exploration of ocean floor; oceanography- systems to predict climate events or clean up oil spills; meteorology- mapping and forecasting systems; environmental science- alternative energy sources
Compare Naturalism and Theism
Naturalism is the belief that matter and energy are all that exist and that the universe began as a result of a series of undirected natural processes. Theism is the belief that a supernatural being, who Christians recognize as the God of the Bible, personally and purposefully created the universe.