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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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This law states that anything organized tends to become disorganized over time.
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What does the solar system consist of?
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This 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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This unusual, small, yellow star 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.
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What does the theory of the greenhouse effect suggest?
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This 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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This chemical is important 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 human life.
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What is the definition of cataclysm?
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This is a violent, sudden change or disaster.
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What is the definition of uniformitarianism?
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The belief that Earth's 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 idea that the continental plates can move.
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What is radiometric dating?
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This method uses the decay rate of radioactive material to date objects.
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Why is radiometric dating inaccurate?
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This method of dating assumes that you know specifics about the original material.
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What is the definition of organic matter?
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This material 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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The constant search for accurate information.
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What was Copernicus famous for?
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This polish scientist first promoted the theory that the planets revolve around the sun.
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Who was Charles Darwin?
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This man promoted natural selection as the method of evolutionary changes.
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Who was Franceso Redi?
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This man discovered 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 cell contains amino acids, lipids, porphyrins, and polynucleotides.
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What are proteins?
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The smallest known living thing; proteins are long chains of amino acids.
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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 composed of DNA and proteins which carry genes.
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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 are strata?
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Strata refers to a layer of rock thought to have been laid down at the same time.
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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 of features of a plant or animal.
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What makes a 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 the penguin care for its young?
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The penguin has a skin flap to keep an egg warm and perfectly shares the care of its chick with its mate.
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What is unusual about the tongue of a mallee fowl?
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This Australian bird uses her tongue to tell if her 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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This mammal 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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This fast- running African mammal would burn up its 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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No matter what the weather this insect always keeps its home at 64 degrees.
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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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This is one kind of 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 which 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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Define the hopeful monster theory.
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The hopeful monster theory is an evolutionary theory which 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 4,000 gallons of blood a day.
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What is the importance of the lungs?
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These two organs 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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The cerebellum is the part of the brain associated with voluntary responses.
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What is the cerebrum?
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The cerebrum is the part of the brain which 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.
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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 happened with Jesus and wine in John 2?
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Jesus turned 20 gallons of water 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 revelatory-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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