15 Questions
Which discipline studies the physical world?
Physics
What are the three major branches of modern science?
Natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes?
Engineering
What are the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science dating to?
Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia from around 3000 to 1200 BCE
Which sciences do not rely on empirical evidence?
Formal sciences
What are the three major branches of modern science?
Physical sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences
Which discipline studies individuals and societies?
Economics
Which ancient civilizations made contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine?
Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations
Which branch of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Logic
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes?
Engineering
What is the primary purpose of science?
To build and organize knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions
Which branch of science focuses on the physical world?
Natural sciences
Which ancient civilizations made significant contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine?
Egypt and Mesopotamia
Which discipline does not rely on empirical evidence?
Logic
What distinguishes applied sciences from other scientific disciplines?
They use scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Test your knowledge of the major branches of science, including natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences. Explore the different fields of study and their contributions to our understanding of the world.
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