Overview of Natural Sciences

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Which branch of science focuses on the study of living organisms and their vital processes?

  • Chemistry
  • Astronomy
  • Biology (correct)
  • Geology

What does seismology primarily study?

  • The composition of rocks
  • Weather patterns and forecasting
  • The behavior of light and sound
  • The movement and effects of earthquakes (correct)

Which branch of earth sciences studies prehistoric life primarily through fossils?

  • Ecology
  • Meteorology
  • Paleontology (correct)
  • Geology

Which branch of science deals with the study of matter and energy and their interactions?

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What is the primary focus of meteorology?

<p>Weather processes and forecasting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Pure Science

  • Includes disciplines that focus on understanding fundamental principles and theories.

Applied Science

  • Involves using the knowledge gained from pure science to solve practical problems and develop technologies.

Chemistry

  • Focuses on the composition, structure, form, and properties of matter.

Physics

  • Examines matter and energy, encompassing aspects like light, sound, electricity, magnetism, radiation, and motion.

Astronomy

  • Involves the study of celestial objects, including stars, comets, planets, and galaxies.

Geology

  • Explores the origin, history, evolution, and structure of the Earth's crust.

Paleontology

  • Studies prehistoric life primarily through the analysis of fossils.

Meteorology

  • Focuses on the Earth's atmosphere, particularly weather processes and forecasting.

Seismology

  • Studies earthquakes and the propagation of waves through the Earth.

Biology

  • Encompasses the study of living organisms and their vital processes.

Botany

  • Focuses specifically on the study of plants.

Zoology

  • Covers all aspects of animal life.

Ecology

  • Examines the interactions between living organisms and their environment.

Genetics

  • Studies the genetic makeup of living organisms.

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