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The study of celestial bodies such as stars and galaxies is known as ______.
The study of celestial bodies such as stars and galaxies is known as ______.
astronomy
The branch of biology that focuses on heredity and variation of organisms is called ______.
The branch of biology that focuses on heredity and variation of organisms is called ______.
genetics
The scientific investigation of earthquakes and seismic waves is part of ______.
The scientific investigation of earthquakes and seismic waves is part of ______.
seismology
The study of plants is referred to as ______.
The study of plants is referred to as ______.
The science of maintaining human health through diagnosis and treatment is known as ______.
The science of maintaining human health through diagnosis and treatment is known as ______.
The study of the structure and features of the Earth is encompassed in ______.
The study of the structure and features of the Earth is encompassed in ______.
The science of using fingerprints for identification is termed ______.
The science of using fingerprints for identification is termed ______.
Growing plants in water with essential mineral nutrients instead of soil is known as ______.
Growing plants in water with essential mineral nutrients instead of soil is known as ______.
Ichthyology is the study of ______.
Ichthyology is the study of ______.
Entomology includes the study of ______ in relation to forests.
Entomology includes the study of ______ in relation to forests.
Mammalogy is a branch of zoology that studies ______.
Mammalogy is a branch of zoology that studies ______.
Protozoology deals with the study of ______.
Protozoology deals with the study of ______.
Ornithology includes the study of ______.
Ornithology includes the study of ______.
Chemistry is the science that deals with the composition and properties of ______.
Chemistry is the science that deals with the composition and properties of ______.
Hydrology studies the distribution and occurrence of ______ on the earth.
Hydrology studies the distribution and occurrence of ______ on the earth.
Mineralogy focuses on the study of the chemical composition and physical properties of ______.
Mineralogy focuses on the study of the chemical composition and physical properties of ______.
Zoology is the science that covers ______ and animal life.
Zoology is the science that covers ______ and animal life.
Mycology is a branch of botany that includes the study of ______ and fungal infections.
Mycology is a branch of botany that includes the study of ______ and fungal infections.
Geology involves the examination of the earth's crust, soil, and ______.
Geology involves the examination of the earth's crust, soil, and ______.
Paleontology is the science of the forms of life that existed in prehistoric or ______ periods.
Paleontology is the science of the forms of life that existed in prehistoric or ______ periods.
Oceanography is the exploration and study of the ______.
Oceanography is the exploration and study of the ______.
Dermatology is a branch of medicine that deals with skin ______ such as moles and skin cancers.
Dermatology is a branch of medicine that deals with skin ______ such as moles and skin cancers.
Pomology is the branch of science that includes the study of ______ and cultivation of fruits.
Pomology is the branch of science that includes the study of ______ and cultivation of fruits.
Dentistry deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with the ______ and oral cavity.
Dentistry deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with the ______ and oral cavity.
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Study Notes
Internal Crystal Structure and Mineralogy
- Internal crystal structure is essential for identifying and classifying minerals and their physical properties.
- Mineralogy encompasses the study of chemical composition, crystal structure, and the properties of minerals.
Genetics
- Genetics examines heredity, variation of organisms, and the patterns of inheritance for specific traits.
Astronomy
- Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial bodies including stars, comets, planets, and galaxies.
- It explores phenomena such as cosmic background radiation, originating outside Earth’s atmosphere.
Seismology
- Seismology investigates earthquakes and the Earth’s structure through the analysis of seismic waves.
Medicine
- Encompasses the science of maintaining and restoring human health through study, diagnosis, and treatment, including non-surgical techniques.
- Specializations include cardiology, focusing on heart and blood vessel disorders.
Life Sciences (Biology)
- Botany studies plants, including hydroponics which involves growing plants in nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Earth Sciences
- Geography includes the study of Earth's features, phenomena, and inhabitants.
- Climatology involves climatic data analysis and the investigation of climatic changes.
Physical Sciences
- Physics explores matter, energy, and their interactions, studying concepts like gravity, light, and time.
Chemistry
- Chemistry involves analyzing the composition, properties, reactions, and structure of matter.
- Louis Pasteur's discovery of pasteurization illustrates practical applications of chemistry.
Hydrology
- Hydrology deals with water distribution, occurrence, properties, and circulation on Earth, including the study of streams and lakes.
Zoology
- Mammalogy focuses on the study of mammals, while ichthyology studies fish.
- Ornithology is dedicated to the study of birds, and protozoology examines protozoans.
Other Branches of Science
- Mycology studies fungi, including taxonomy and their use as food and medicine.
- Pomology investigates the cultivation and study of fruits.
- Dermatology treats skin disorders and related conditions.
- Dentistry addresses the diagnosis and treatment of teeth and oral cavity diseases.
- Oceanography entails the exploration and study of the ocean.
- Paleontology examines forms of life from prehistoric or geologic periods.
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