Catechism

Question 1

What does the theory of evolution state?

wk 1

Answer 1

This theory states that life began as a chance combination of non-living chemicals.

Question 1

What does the second law of thermodynamics, also called the law of entropy, state?

(wk 1)

Answer 1

The second law of thermodynamics states that anything organized tends to become disorganized over time.

Question 2

In the Psalms, what do the Heavens declare?

wk 1

Answer 2

The Heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Psalm 19:1

Question 3

What makes up or solar system?

wk 2

Answer 3

Our solar system is made up of a sun, eight planets and their moons, and thousands of asteroids.

Question 4

Describe the sun.

wk 2

Answer 4

The sun is an unusual, small, yellow star that provides the perfect amount of energy for life on earth.

Question 5

According to Psalm 24, what belongs to the Lord?

wk 2

Answer 5

The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world and all who live in it. Psalm 24:1

Question 6

What does the theory of the greenhouse effect suggest?

wk 3

Answer 6

The greenhouse theory suggests that as atmospheric carbon dioxide increases, the earth’s temperature increases.

Question 7

What is the importance of ozone?

wk 3

Answer 7

Ozone is an important chemical for removing deadly radiation from our atmosphere.

Question 8

What is the percentage of oxygen necessary for human life?

wk 3

Answer 8

The earth’s atmosphere must always contain 21% oxygen to maintain life.

Question 9

What is the definition of ‘cataclysm’?

wk 4

Answer 9

Cataclysm is a violent, sudden change or disaster.

Question 10

What is the definition of ‘uniformitarianism’?

wk 4

Answer 10

Uniformitarianism is the belief that Earth’s past geological changes can be fully explained by processes taking place now.

Question 11

What does the theory of continental drift state?

wk 4

Answer 11

The theory of continental drift states that the continental plates can move.

Question 12

What is radiometric dating?

wk 5

Answer 12

Radiometric dating uses the decay rate if radioactive material to date objects.

Question 13

Why is radiometric dating inaccurate?

wk 5

Answer 13

Radiometric dating is inaccurate because it assumes that you know specifics about the original material.

Question 14

What is the definition of organic matter?

wk 5

Answer 14

Organic matter comes from, or is made up of, once-living things.

Question 15

What is the definition of good science?

wk 6

Answer 15

Good science is defined as the constant search for accurate information.

Question 16

What was Copernicus famous for?

wk 6

Answer 16

Copernicus was a Polish scientist who first promoted the theory that the planets revolve around the sun.

Question 17

Who was Charles Darwin?

wk 6

Answer 17

Charles Darwin promoted natural selection as the method of evolutionary changes.

Question 18

Who was Francesco Redi?

wk 7

Answer 18

Francesco Redi discovered that microscopic eggs were the source of flies on open meat.

Question 19

What are the four main chemical in a cell?

wk 7

Answer 19

the four main chemicals found in a cell are amino acids, lipids, porphyrins, and polynucleotides.

Question 20

What are proteins?

wk 7

Answer 20

found in living things, proteins are made up of amino acid chains.

Question 21

What is the definition of ‘natural selection’?

wk 8

Answer 21

Natural selection is the idea that the fittest survive and pass along their traits to their offspring.

Question 22

What is the significance of the Galapagos Islands?

wk 8

Answer 22

The Galapagos Islands are the place Darwin noticed the adaptability and variations within animal species.

Question 23

What are chromosomes?

wk 8

Answer 23

Chromosomes are long, thin strings of genetic material made of DNA and proteins.

Question 24

What is a fossil?

wk 9

Answer 24

A fossil is the remains or traces of plants and animals that are found in rocks.

Question 25

What is stratum?

wk 9

Answer 25

Stratum is a uniform layer of sedimentary rock or soil laying between layers with different compositions.

Question 26

What is meant by the standard geological column?

wk 9

Answer 26

The geological column is an imaginary column of rock believed to show various stages of fossilized life.

Question 27

What is the definition of ‘homologous’?

wk 10

Answer 27

In biology, homologous means similar structures or features of a plant or animal.

Question 28

What makes a woodpecker’s beak unique?

wk 10

Answer 28

A woodpecker’s beak is designed with a pad of spongy tissue that acts as a shock absorber.

Question 29

How does its penguin care for its young?

wk 10

Answer 29

The penguin has a skin flap to keep an egg warm and it perfectly shares the care of its chick with its mate.