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What best defines science in the context of its search for truth?
What best defines science in the context of its search for truth?
Which branch of biological science focuses on the study of hereditary traits and variation?
Which branch of biological science focuses on the study of hereditary traits and variation?
What is the primary focus of physical science?
What is the primary focus of physical science?
Which German word is associated with the organized body of knowledge in science?
Which German word is associated with the organized body of knowledge in science?
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Which of the following options primarily deals with the structure and composition of matter?
Which of the following options primarily deals with the structure and composition of matter?
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What does Albert Einstein suggest about the nature of science?
What does Albert Einstein suggest about the nature of science?
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In which field of natural science would you study the behavior and functions of cells?
In which field of natural science would you study the behavior and functions of cells?
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Which scientific discipline involves the study of celestial bodies?
Which scientific discipline involves the study of celestial bodies?
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Study Notes
Definitions of Science
- Science is knowledge, derived from the Latin word scientia meaning knowledge, and scire meaning to know.
- Science is an organized body of knowledge based on observation and experimentation, used to predict future events. It's also known as organized knowledge.
- Science aims to create a logical system from diverse observations to understand the world.
- Science seeks truth through careful experimentation, with greater accuracy and repetition leading to a better understanding of reality.
Natural Sciences
- Natural sciences study the natural world and its processes.
- Biological Sciences study living organisms and life processes.
- Branches include Zoology (animals), Botany (plants), Anatomy (dissection), Physiology (functions), Pathology (diseases), Cytology (cells), Histology (tissues), Genetics (heredity), Ecology (environment), and Microbiology (microscopic organisms).
- Physical Sciences study matter and energy, their interactions, and the natural forces.
- Branches like Physics deal with energy and matter, their interactions, and concepts like the laws of motion. Study physics to understand motions of Earth, Moon, and celestial bodies.
- Chemistry studies composition, structure, and properties of matter and chemical changes.
- Earth Sciences study the Earth and universe, including Astronomy (celestial bodies), Geology (Earth), Meteorology (atmosphere), Geography (Earth's surface), and Paleontology (fossils).
Social Sciences
- Social sciences study human society and human behavior.
- Branches include Sociology (human society), Psychology (human behavior), Political Science (government), Economics (goods, services, and finance), Archeology (past cultures), History (past events), and Anthropology (man's social development).
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Explore the fundamental definitions and classifications within the realm of science. This quiz covers both the overarching concept of science and delves into the various branches of natural sciences, including biological and physical sciences. Test your understanding of scientific knowledge and its essential principles.
