STS: Science, Technology and Society Quiz on Physical Science and Physics
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What is the primary Earth science that looks at how the Earth formed and its structure?

  • Astronomy
  • Physics
  • Geology (correct)
  • Meteorology

What is the natural science that studies matter, its constituents, and motion through space and time?

  • Physics (correct)
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Astronomy

Which branch of science studies the inorganic world?

  • Chemistry (correct)
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Geology

Which science focuses on studying everything in the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere?

<p>Astronomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of science deals with the study of living organisms and their vital processes?

<p>Biology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field of biology is concerned with the study of animals and the animal kingdom?

<p>Zoology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the study of matter, analyzing its structure and properties refer to?

<p>Chemistry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of ancient life, from dinosaurs to prehistoric plants, mammals, fish, insects, fungi, and even microbes called?

<p>Paleontology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the branch of science that studies the physical and chemical behavior of metallic elements, their inter-metallic compounds, and their mixtures, known as alloys?

<p>Metallurgy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of biology deals with the study of how genes and traits are passed down from one generation to the next?

<p>Genetics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of physical science deals with the study of matter and its fundamental constituents?

<p>Chemistry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of biology is concerned with the study of plants, including their structure, properties, and biochemical processes?

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Geology

The study of the Earth's formation, structure, and composition.

Physics

The study of matter, its properties, and motion in space and time.

Chemistry

The study of the non-living world, including elements, compounds, and their reactions.

Astronomy

The study of celestial objects and phenomena beyond Earth's atmosphere.

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Biology

The study of living organisms, including their structure, function, and interactions with their environment.

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Zoology

The study of the animal kingdom, including their diversity, behavior, and evolution.

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Paleontology

The study of ancient life forms, such as dinosaurs, prehistoric plants, and extinct microbes.

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Metallurgy

The study of metallic elements, their compounds, and alloys, including their properties and uses.

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Genetics

The study of how genetic traits are passed down from parents to offspring.

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Chemistry

The branch of science that studies the structure, properties, and interactions of matter at a molecular level.

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Botany

The study of plants, including their structure, function, and evolution.

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