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What are the three major branches of modern science?
What are the three major branches of modern science?
The natural sciences, the social sciences, and the formal sciences
Why is there disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?
Why is there disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?
Because they do not rely on empirical evidence
What are applied sciences, and give examples of disciplines within this category?
What are applied sciences, and give examples of disciplines within this category?
Disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as engineering and medicine
When do the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
When do the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
During which historical period were further advancements, including the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system, made?
During which historical period were further advancements, including the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system, made?
What is a renewable resource?
What is a renewable resource?
What is a positive life-cycle assessment and why is it important for renewable resources?
What is a positive life-cycle assessment and why is it important for renewable resources?
Give an example of a renewable energy resource.
Give an example of a renewable energy resource.
Under what conditions can water be considered a renewable resource?
Under what conditions can water be considered a renewable resource?
What did Paul Alfred Weiss define as renewable resources?
What did Paul Alfred Weiss define as renewable resources?
