Facts and Theories
Using the concept of the Cycle of Scientific Enterprise, describe how Earth scientists study Earth.
Earth science begins with the 1.collection of many facts, such as the composition of seawater or the temperature inside Earth. 2.Over time, a theory is developed. 3.From this theory scientists form hypotheses, 4.Earth scientists analyze the results to see whether the initial hypothesis was confirmed.
What is a hypothesis?
A hypothesis is a proposed answer to a scientific question.
How can an Earth scientist’s work demonstrate love for God and love for people?
Earth scientists can serve God by doing their work with integrity and diligence, and they can serve people by making weather forecasts, finding energy and mineral deposits, finding and protecting drinking water resources, and many other ways.
Define stewardship.
In what ways was the Earth designed to exhibit resilience?
How do Earth scientists use experiments to study Earth?
Scientists test hypotheses by conducting planned, well-controlled experiments.
What do scientists spend most of their time doing when conducting an experiment?
Two of the most important activities done by scientists are reading and writing.
Name three ways in which God has revealed truth to us.
God has revealed truth to us through Jesus Christ, through his word, and through creation.
According to Gen. 1:20-22, God created the Earth to have great numbers of many different types of creatures.
In Gen 2:15, the Lord put man in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.
What are some of the causes of the degradation of water?
Water is polluted by garbage, human waste, toxic industrial waste.
What is a scientific fact?
A statement that is supported by a large amount of evidence and that is CORRECT AS FAR AS WE KNOW.
Why is it sometimes necessary for Earth scientists to use historical science rather than experimental science?
Historical science requires other methods of investigation, because it is impossible to recreate historical events such as the formation of the solar system
Explain what is meant by the statement, “all truth is God’s truth.”
God reveals himself to his people is through creation, we can learn more about him by studying nature. Because all truth is God’s truth, any revelation about God, no matter the source, will bring us to a better understanding of our creator and the world he made.
Define renewable resource.
What is a scientific theory?
A scientific theory is an explanation that seeks to account for all related facts in a particular field.
In what ways is historical science like detective work?
A detective looks for evidence at a crime scene and then attempts to reconstruct the events that happened, and likewise, a historical scientist puts together all of the evidence to create a credible explanation of what happened
Name the hymn we listened to that expresses astonishment by God's Creation.
They hymn is "How Great Thou Art"
Define and give examples of nonrenewable resources.
A nonrenewable resource is one that cannot be replaced when it is removed. Some examples are minerals such as iron ore, coal, or oil.
What caused the Great London Smog of 1952?
The London Smog was caused by the burning of cheap coal in thousands of factories and power plants.
Define either the theory of plate tectonics or the greenhouse effect.
The theory of plate tectonics describes Earth's lithosphere as a mosaic of plates that move around at a rate of a few cm per year.
The greenhouse effect theory tells that gases in the atmosphere absorb electromagnetic radiation that keeps the Earth's surface warm.
What did geologists discover about the Coconino Sandstone layer of the Grand Canyon?
It was formed by sand dune in an ancient desert because tracks of the animals preserved were animals you would find in the desert.
Quote at least half of Psalm 19:1 that talks about the glory of God expressed in the heavens.
Psalm 19:1 "The heavens declare the glory of God and they sky above proclaims his handiwork."
What is sustainability?
Sustainability is the ability to maintain the productivity of the creation for a long amount of time.
What causes the degradation of soil?
The degradation of soil is caused by poor agricultural practices. It ruins the topsoil.