5 Questions
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Natural sciences
Which sciences are governed by axioms and rules?
Formal sciences
What disciplines do the social sciences study?
Individuals and societies
Which disciplines use scientific knowledge for practical purposes?
Applied sciences
Where did the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date to?
Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia
Study Notes
Branches of Science
- Natural sciences study the physical world.
- Formal sciences, such as mathematics and logic, are governed by axioms and rules.
Social Sciences
- They study human behavior, social structures, and relationships.
Applied Sciences
- They use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as technology, engineering, and medicine.
History of Science
- The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to ancient Mesopotamia, around 2500 BCE.
Test your knowledge of the major branches of science including natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences. This quiz covers subjects like physics, chemistry, biology, economics, psychology, sociology, logic, mathematics, and theoretical computer science.
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