Branches of science
Cards (23)
- 2 ways of classifying sciencePure scienceApplied science
- There are 2 ways of classifying science
- Pure science is a theoretical study of natural or physical phenomena
- Applied science develops practical uses scientific knowledge
- There are 3 main subdivision of sciencePhysical scienceEarth sciencesLife sciences
- Physical sciences: study of non living matter
- Earth science: scientific study of earth
- Life sciences: deals with the study of living organisms
- Chemistry deals with the study of composition, structure, form, and properties of matter
- Chemistry has subcategories: organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and bio chemistry
- Physics: deals with the study of matter and energy
- Geology: study of origin, history, evolution, and structure of the earths crust
- Geology: branch of science that studies the earths crust
- Geology: involves examination of soil and rocks
- Paleontology: study of prehistoric life and fossils of animals
- Meteorology: study of the atmosphere and weather processes
- Seismology: study of earthquakes and movement of waves through earth
- Astronomy: study of celestial bodies
- Biology: study of living organisms and vital processes
- Botany: study of plants including properties and life phenomena
- Zoology: study of all aspects of animal life
- Ecology: study of the relationships of living organisms
- Genetics: study of the genetic makeup of living organisms