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What is the definition of Science?
Science is observing, studying, and experimenting to find the nature of things.
List the three main branches of Science.
The three main branches of Science are Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth/Space Science.
What does Life Science study?
Life Science studies living organisms, their life processes, and their interrelationships.
Explain the focus of Physical Science.
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Identify two careers in Earth/Space Science.
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What is Ecology, and why is it important?
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Describe the role of a Chemist in Physical Science.
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What areas of study fall under Life Science?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Science
- Science involves observing, studying, and experimenting to understand the nature of things.
- Three main branches of science: Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth/Space Science.
Life Science
- Life Science encompasses the study of living organisms and their life processes.
- Key areas of study include:
- Biology: Examines life in all its forms.
- Anatomy: Focuses on the structure of plants and animals.
- Botany: Studies plants.
- Ecology: Analyzes relationships between organisms and their environment.
- Zoology: Investigates animal life and includes studies on medicine and the human body.
- Careers within Life Science include:
- Zookeeper
- Biologist
- Doctor
- Veterinarian
- Marine Biologist
- Nutritionist
- Pharmacologist
Physical Science
- Physical Science includes sciences that study inanimate matter and energy, primarily through physics and chemistry.
- Key areas of study include:
- Chemistry: Concerned with the composition, properties, reactions, and structure of matter.
- Physics: Explores matter, energy, and their interactions, covering concepts like gravity, light, and time.
- Career paths in Physical Science consist of:
- Engineer
- Chemist
- Architect
Earth/Space Science
- Earth/Space Science focuses on the Earth and space, covering their composition and dynamic changes.
- Geology: The study of the Earth's origin, history, structure, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes it undergoes.
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Description
This quiz provides an overview of science, including what constitutes science and its three main branches: Life, Physical, and Earth/Space science. Explore the specifics of Life Science, including topics like Biology and Anatomy, and understand their significance in the study of living organisms.