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What is emphasized in the definition of science as organized knowledge?
What is emphasized in the definition of science as organized knowledge?
- It relies on observation and experimentation. (correct)
- It must be derived from pure intuition.
- It's solely based on theoretical knowledge.
- It is a collection of unrelated facts.
Which branch of biological science specifically studies heredity and variation?
Which branch of biological science specifically studies heredity and variation?
- Cytology
- Microbiology
- Genetics (correct)
- Zoology
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of physical science?
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of physical science?
- The examination of matter and energy interactions. (correct)
- The analysis of celestial structures and their interactions.
- The study of living organisms.
- The exploration of the ecological impacts of human actions.
According to the definitions provided, what is one limit of scientific understanding?
According to the definitions provided, what is one limit of scientific understanding?
What does Albert Einstein's description of science imply?
What does Albert Einstein's description of science imply?
What branch of Earth science focuses specifically on the structure of the planet?
What branch of Earth science focuses specifically on the structure of the planet?
Which of the following statements is NOT an aspect of science seeking truth?
Which of the following statements is NOT an aspect of science seeking truth?
Which of the following best describes chemistry within physical science?
Which of the following best describes chemistry within physical science?
Flashcards
What is science as organized knowledge?
What is science as organized knowledge?
A systematic body of knowledge based on facts gathered through observation and experimentation, used to predict future events.
What is Einstein's description of science?
What is Einstein's description of science?
The attempt to organize our sensory experiences into a logically uniform system of thought.
What is biological science?
What is biological science?
The study of living things and the processes of life.
What is physical science?
What is physical science?
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What is chemistry?
What is chemistry?
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What is Earth science?
What is Earth science?
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What is astronomy?
What is astronomy?
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What is geology?
What is geology?
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Study Notes
Definitions of Science
- Science, Latin word scientia, meaning "knowledge."
- Also, Latin word sciens, present participle of scire, meaning "to know."
- Wisdom is the application of knowledge.
- Science is organized knowledge, a systematized body of knowledge based on facts from observation and experimentation, used to predict future events.
- The German word wissenschaft illustrates this organized knowledge.
- Science aims to create a logically consistent understanding of experience's chaotic diversity.
- Science seeks truth, using increasingly accurate instruments and repeated experiments to approach it. But absolute truth is unattainable in science.
Natural Sciences
- Natural science deals with knowledge, information, and the surrounding world.
- It has three main divisions: Biological, Physical, and Earth Sciences.
Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)
- Focuses on living things and their processes.
- Branches:
- Zoology (animals)
- Botany (plants)
- Anatomy (dissection)
- Physiology (functions)
- Pathology (diseases)
- Cytology (cells)
- Histology (tissues)
- Genetics (heredity and variation)
- Ecology (environment)
- Microbiology (microscopic organisms)
Physical Sciences
- Examines the physical nature of matter and energy.
- Branches:
- Physics (interactions of energy and matter, laws of motion)
- Focuses on the study of natural forces and energy.
- This includes how natural forces and energy affect the motions of earthly and celestial bodies.
- Chemistry (composition, structure, properties of matter and its changes, energy resulting from those changes).
- It uses particles (atoms, molecules, elements, compounds, and mixtures) as building blocks to study the world.
Earth Sciences
- Explores the structure and nature of the universe with a particular focus on Earth.
- Branches:
- Astronomy (heavenly bodies or celestial bodies)
- Geology (Earth)
- Meteorology (Earth's atmosphere)
- Geography (Earth's surface)
- Paleontology (fossils)
Social Sciences
- Focuses on people and human interaction
- Branches:
- Sociology (human society)
- Psychology (human behavior)
- Political Science (government)
- Economics (goods, services, finance, and employment)
- Archaeology (past cultures and artifacts)
- History (past events)
- Anthropology (human social development)
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Explore the fundamental definitions of science and its organized nature through various branches. This quiz covers the natural sciences, including biological, physical, and earth sciences, while delving into the significance of systematic knowledge. Test your understanding of life sciences and the pursuit of truth through observation and experimentation.
