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What are the three major branches of modern science?
The three major branches of modern science are natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences.
What are the formal sciences and what do they study?
The formal sciences study formal systems, governed by axioms and rules. Examples of formal sciences include logic, mathematics, and theoretical computer science.
Give examples of disciplines within the natural sciences.
Examples of disciplines within the natural sciences include physics, chemistry, and biology.
What are applied sciences and what do they do?
Applied sciences are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine.
What is the earliest historical record of identifiable predecessors to modern science?
The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia.
Test your knowledge of the branches of science with this quiz. From physics to psychology, challenge yourself to identify and understand the major divisions of modern scientific study.
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