10 Questions
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Natural sciences
Which discipline does not rely on empirical evidence?
Formal sciences
In which historical period did the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science exist?
Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia
Which disciplines use scientific knowledge for practical purposes?
Applied sciences
Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
Social sciences
What unifying theme in biology explains the unity and diversity of life?
Evolution
What is the role of genes in organisms?
Processing hereditary information
At what levels of organization do biologists study life?
From molecular biology to the evolution of populations
Which organisms are classified as eukaryotic?
Protists, fungi, plants, and animals
What method do biologists use to make observations and form conclusions?
The scientific method
Test your knowledge of the major branches of science, including natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences. Explore the diverse fields of study within each branch and gain a deeper understanding of the systematic endeavor of science.
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