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Which branch of science studies formal systems, governed by axioms and rules?
Which branch of science studies formal systems, governed by axioms and rules?
- Natural sciences
- Applied sciences
- Formal sciences (correct)
- Social sciences
What is the main characteristic of applied sciences?
What is the main characteristic of applied sciences?
- They study individuals and societies
- They study the physical world
- They do not rely on empirical evidence
- They use scientific knowledge for practical purposes (correct)
When did the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
When did the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
- 1000 to 1500 BCE
- 500 to 1000 BCE
- 3000 to 1200 BCE (correct)
- 2000 to 2500 BCE
Which historical period saw advancements including the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system?
Which historical period saw advancements including the introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system?
What is the primary focus of natural sciences?
What is the primary focus of natural sciences?
What distinguishes the formal sciences from other science disciplines?
What distinguishes the formal sciences from other science disciplines?
When did the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
When did the earliest identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?
What was the primary contribution of Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia to modern science?
What was the primary contribution of Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia to modern science?
Which historical period saw formal attempts to explain events in the physical world based on natural causes?
Which historical period saw formal attempts to explain events in the physical world based on natural causes?
What is the primary focus of natural sciences?
What is the primary focus of natural sciences?
