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What does the theory of evolution state?

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This theory states that life began as a chance combination of nonliving chemicals.

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In the Psalms, what do the Heavens declare?

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

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

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

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What makes up our solar system?

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

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Describe the sun.

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

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According to Psalm 24, what belongs to the Lord?

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

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What does that theory of the greenhouse effect suggest?

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

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What is the importance of ozone?

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

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What is the percentage of oxygen necessary for human life?

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

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What is the definition of cataclysm?

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Cataclysm is a violent, sudden change or disaster.

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What is the definition of uniformitarianism?

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

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What does the theory of continental drift state?

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

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What is radiometric dating?

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

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Why is radiometric dating inaccurate?

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

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What is the definition of organic matter?

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

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What is the definition of good science?

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

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What was Copernicus famous for?

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

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Who was Charles Darwin?

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

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Who was Francesco Redi?

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

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What are the four main chemicals In a cell?

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

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What are proteins?

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Found in living things, proteins are made up of amino acids chains.

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What is the definition Of natural selection?

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

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What is the significance of the Galapagos Islands?

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

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What are chromosomes?

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

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What is a fossil?

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

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What is stratum?

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

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What is meant by the standard geological column?

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

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What is the definition of homologous?

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

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What makes it woodpecker’s beak unique?

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

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How does a penguin care for its young?

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

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What is unusual about the tongue of the mallee fowl?

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The tongue of the Australian mallee fowl is used to test if the nest temperature has changed 1/10th of a degree.

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How does a bat emit sound to find food?

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The bat is a mammal that emits sounds up to 20 to 30 times a second to locate flying insects.

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What is unique about a gazelle?

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The gazelle is a fast running African mammal that would burn up it’s brain while running if not for a specially designed cooling system.

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What is unique about the termite?

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The termite is an insect that, no matter what the weather, always keeps its home at 64°.

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How does a bee communicate?

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The bee uses very specific dances to communicate.

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What is unique about the army ant?

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The army ant is an insect that makes the queen’s nest using its own workers.

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What is the definition of symbiotic?

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Symbiotic is the relationship between two creatures that makes them mutually dependent upon each other to sustain life.

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What is the definition of mimicry?

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Mimicry is a possible defense mechanism where an animal is designed to look like something else.

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What is the “hopeful monster” theory?

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The hopeful monster theory is an evolutionary theory that states that occasionally an animal births a totally new creature.

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What is the significance of the discovery of Piltdown man?

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Piltdown Man was a stained human skull and filed ape jaw used to support evolution but shown to be a hoax.

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What does the word hominid mean?

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Hominid refers to bones paleontologists label as from the line of man.

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What does Genesis 2:7 state?

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The Lord God formed the man from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.

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Why is skin important?

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The skin is an organ that helps regulate body temperature and is a disease barrier.

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What is the function of the heart?

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The heart is the most powerful muscle in the body, pumping 4000 gallons of blood a day.

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What is the importance of the lungs?

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The lungs are two organs that pass oxygen into every red blood cell carried through their capillaries.

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What is the function of the medulla oblongata?

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The medulla oblongata is the lowest part of the brain and is responsible for automatic responses, like breathing.

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What is the job of the cerebellum?

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What is the cerebrum?

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What is the cerebrum?

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The cerebrum is the part of the brain that controls memory, senses, consciousness, and reasoning.

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Quote Romans 1:20?

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For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.

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What is significant about the phrase, “here is what the Lord says? “

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“Here is what the Lord says,” is a phrase used in the Old Testament over 2000 times.

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What is archaeology?

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Archaeology is the scientific study of the remains of the past.

51
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What is true about Jesus and Old Testament prophecy?

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Jesus is the only man to fulfill every Old Testament prophecy.

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What was Jesus’ first miracle as documented in the Gospels?

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Jesus turned water from 6 20- to 30-gallon jars into wine in John 2:1-11.

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Who was Lazarus?

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Lazarus was Jesus’ friend whom Jesus raised from the dead in John 11:1-44.

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What is the meaning of the gap theory?

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The gap theory suggests there may have been long periods of time between each Creation day.

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What is the day-age theory?

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The day-age theory suggests each creation day represents a long period of time.

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What is the relevatory-day theory?

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The revelatory-day theory suggests it took God seven days to reveal how he created the world to Moses.

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