10 Questions
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Natural sciences
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?
Applied sciences
Which type of science studies individuals and societies?
Social sciences
Which science discipline studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Formal sciences
What is a characteristic of the formal sciences that distinguishes them from other science disciplines?
They do not rely on empirical evidence
What is the term for the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring?
Heredity
What is the complete set of genes within an organism's genome called?
Genotype
What are the observable traits of the structure and behavior of an organism called?
Phenotype
What causes species to evolve according to the text?
Variations between individuals accumulating
Which type of reproduction can lead to the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring according to the text?
Asexual reproduction
Test your knowledge of the diverse branches of science with this quiz. From physics and chemistry to psychology and sociology, challenge yourself with questions spanning natural and social sciences.
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