Catechism Flashcards
What does the theory of evolution state?
wk 1
This theory states that life began as a chance combination of non-living chemicals.
What does the second law of thermodynamics, also called the law of entropy, state?
(wk 1)
The second law of thermodynamics states that anything organized tends to become disorganized over time.
In the Psalms, what do the Heavens declare?
wk 1
The Heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Psalm 19:1
What makes up or solar system?
wk 2
Our solar system is made up of a sun, eight planets and their moons, and thousands of asteroids.
Describe the sun.
wk 2
The sun is an unusual, small, yellow star that provides the perfect amount of energy for life on earth.
According to Psalm 24, what belongs to the Lord?
wk 2
The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world and all who live in it. Psalm 24:1
What does the theory of the greenhouse effect suggest?
wk 3
The greenhouse theory suggests that as atmospheric carbon dioxide increases, the earth’s temperature increases.
What is the importance of ozone?
wk 3
Ozone is an important chemical for removing deadly radiation from our atmosphere.
What is the percentage of oxygen necessary for human life?
wk 3
The earth’s atmosphere must always contain 21% oxygen to maintain life.
What is the definition of ‘cataclysm’?
wk 4
Cataclysm is a violent, sudden change or disaster.
What is the definition of ‘uniformitarianism’?
wk 4
Uniformitarianism is the belief that Earth’s past geological changes can be fully explained by processes taking place now.
What does the theory of continental drift state?
wk 4
The theory of continental drift states that the continental plates can move.
What is radiometric dating?
wk 5
Radiometric dating uses the decay rate if radioactive material to date objects.
Why is radiometric dating inaccurate?
wk 5
Radiometric dating is inaccurate because it assumes that you know specifics about the original material.
What is the definition of organic matter?
wk 5
Organic matter comes from, or is made up of, once-living things.
What is the definition of good science?
wk 6
Good science is defined as the constant search for accurate information.
What was Copernicus famous for?
wk 6
Copernicus was a Polish scientist who first promoted the theory that the planets revolve around the sun.
Who was Charles Darwin?
wk 6
Charles Darwin promoted natural selection as the method of evolutionary changes.
Who was Francesco Redi?
wk 7
Francesco Redi discovered that microscopic eggs were the source of flies on open meat.
What are the four main chemical in a cell?
wk 7
the four main chemicals found in a cell are amino acids, lipids, porphyrins, and polynucleotides.
What are proteins?
wk 7
found in living things, proteins are made up of amino acid chains.
What is the definition of ‘natural selection’?
wk 8
Natural selection is the idea that the fittest survive and pass along their traits to their offspring.
What is the significance of the Galapagos Islands?
wk 8
The Galapagos Islands are the place Darwin noticed the adaptability and variations within animal species.
What are chromosomes?
wk 8
Chromosomes are long, thin strings of genetic material made of DNA and proteins.
What is a fossil?
wk 9
A fossil is the remains or traces of plants and animals that are found in rocks.
What is stratum?
wk 9
Stratum is a uniform layer of sedimentary rock or soil laying between layers with different compositions.
What is meant by the standard geological column?
wk 9
The geological column is an imaginary column of rock believed to show various stages of fossilized life.
What is the definition of ‘homologous’?
wk 10
In biology, homologous means similar structures or features of a plant or animal.
What makes a woodpecker’s beak unique?
wk 10
A woodpecker’s beak is designed with a pad of spongy tissue that acts as a shock absorber.
How does its penguin care for its young?
wk 10
The penguin has a skin flap to keep an egg warm and it perfectly shares the care of its chick with its mate.
