15 Questions
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?
Applied sciences
What are the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science dating to?
3000-1200 BCE
Which branch of science studies formal systems, governed by axioms and rules?
Formal sciences
Which science discipline studies the physical world?
Physics
What is the main focus of social sciences?
Studying individuals and societies
Which unit is the base unit for amount of substance in the International System of Units (SI)?
Mole (mol)
What is the base unit for electric current in the International System of Units (SI)?
Ampere (A)
Which unit is used to measure luminous intensity in the International System of Units (SI)?
Candela (cd)
In the International System of Units (SI), what does the kilogram (kg) represent?
Mass
Which unit is used to measure time in the International System of Units (SI)?
Second (s)
What unifying theme in biology explains the unity and diversity of life?
Evolution
At what level of organization do biologists study the molecular biology of a cell?
Cellular level
What is the main focus of the scientific method used by biologists?
Generating hypotheses
Which type of organisms include archaea and bacteria?
Prokaryotic organisms
Which discipline within biology is defined by the nature of their research questions and tools used?
Subdisciplines
Test your knowledge of the major branches of modern science including natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences. Explore the different areas of study within each branch and learn about the rigorous and systematic endeavor that science represents.
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