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Where does the term 'botany' originate from?
Where does the term 'botany' originate from?
- Arabic
- Sanskrit
- Ancient Greek (correct)
- Latin
What is the term for a scientist who specializes in the science of plant life?
What is the term for a scientist who specializes in the science of plant life?
- Zoologist
- Entomologist
- Botanist (correct)
- Mycologist
What did botany originate as in prehistory?
What did botany originate as in prehistory?
- Chemistry
- Zoology
- Herbalism (correct)
- Biology
What are the approximate number of vascular plant species studied by botanists?
What are the approximate number of vascular plant species studied by botanists?
Which organisms are studied by mycologists and phycologists respectively?
Which organisms are studied by mycologists and phycologists respectively?
What are mathematical symbols used for?
What are mathematical symbols used for?
What is Mathematics based on?
What is Mathematics based on?
What are some examples of mathematical dimensions?
What are some examples of mathematical dimensions?
What is the concept of Maths purely dependent on?
What is the concept of Maths purely dependent on?
What is the full name of Maths?
What is the full name of Maths?
Flashcards
Botany Origin
Botany Origin
The term 'botany' originates from Ancient Greek.
Botanist
Botanist
A botanist is a scientist specializing in plant life.
Prehistoric Botany
Prehistoric Botany
Botany originated as herbalism in prehistory.
Vascular Plant Species
Vascular Plant Species
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Mycologists and Phycologists
Mycologists and Phycologists
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Mathematical Symbols
Mathematical Symbols
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Basis of Mathematics
Basis of Mathematics
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Mathematical Dimensions
Mathematical Dimensions
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Concept of Maths
Concept of Maths
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Full Name of Maths
Full Name of Maths
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Study Notes
Botany and Plant Sciences
- The term 'botany' originates from the Greek word 'botane', meaning 'herb' or 'plant'.
- A scientist who specializes in the science of plant life is called a botanist.
- Botany originated as a medicine-focused field in prehistory, where humans searched for edible and medicinal plants.
Scope of Botany
- Botanists study approximately 400,000 vascular plant species.
Related Fields
- Mycologists study fungi.
- Phycologists study algae.
Mathematics Fundamentals
- Mathematical symbols are used to represent quantities, operations, and relationships.
- Mathematics is based on logical principles, reason, and proof.
Mathematical Concepts
- Examples of mathematical dimensions include one-dimensional lines, two-dimensional planes, and three-dimensional spaces.
Nature of Mathematics
- The concept of Maths is purely dependent on logical consistencies and rules.
- The full name of Maths is Mathematics.
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Description
Test your knowledge of plant science with this botany quiz! Explore questions on plant biology, phytology, and the fascinating world of plant life. Challenge yourself with topics such as plant anatomy, taxonomy, ecology, and more. Whether you're a botany enthusiast or a budding plant scientist, this quiz will put your green thumb to the test!
