Fields of study
science associated with living organisms
Life science
tests whether the document contradicts itself
Internal test
Requires a date printed on it or
reference in another document
Known age
What is different about Jesus' genealogies in the Bible
Joseph's line vs Mary's line
What class of lever is a wheel barrow?
2nd class
Study of earth's past as revealed in preserved relics
Archaeology
tests whether other documents or archaeology supports the document
Absolute age
Which age is more certain, known or absolute?
known
What type of simple machine is similar to a wedge?
inclined plane
Study of earth's past as revealed in rocks
Geology
tests whether the document is the same as the original
Bibliographic test
dating process using tree rings
Dendrochronology
What type of age does dendrochronology provide?
absolute
the distance between the threads on a screw
pitch
Study of earth's past as revealed in fossils
paleontology
two considerations of the bibliographic test
How many copies?
How long between the event and the copies to be made?
dating process using radioactive material
Radiometric dating
Assumption of the Principle of Superposition
Deeper layers are older than shallow layers
What is the mechanical advantage of a 4 pulley system?
4
manmade object such as a tool or pottery
artifact
giving the document the benefit of the doubt
Used to provide the relative age of layered artifacts
Principle of Superposition
master tree ring pattern
What is magnified when you turn the wheel of a wheel and axle?
magnifies the force