What is Science? Science is a body of knowledge obtained through study and observation.
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What is Science?
Science is a body of knowledge obtained through study and observation.
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There are four major branches of scientific study:
Chemistry
Physics
Earth Science
Biology
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Biology is the study of living organisms.
Fields of study include:
• Botany Virology• Microbiology Ecology• Genetics Limnology• Zoology Ornithology• Physiology Herpetology • Entomology Medicine
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Chemistry is the study of the compositionand properties of matter.
Fields of study include:
•Biochemistry•Polymer Chemistry•Food Chemistry•Pharmacology•Nuclear Chemistry•Geochemistry
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Physics is the study of forces, motion and energy and how they affect matter.
Fields of study include:
• Nuclear Physics• Astrophysics
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Earth Science is the study of how our planet worksand its place in the universe.
Fields of study include:
• Astronomy Paleontology• Oceanography Petrology• Geology Stratigraphy• Meteorology Hydrology• Volcanology Mineralogy• Seismology
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Earth Science can be divided into four areas of study.
Astronomy Oceanography
Geology Meteorology
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Meteorology is the study of weather and the forces that cause it.
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Oceanography is the study of bodies of watercalled oceans.
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Astronomy is the study of stars, planets and otherbodies in space.
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Geology is the study of the processes that form andchange the earth.
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Science
Biology Physics
ChemistryEarth Science
AstronomyMeteorology Geology Oceanography
Science Graphic Organizer
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References
TextbookChapter 1 Section 1 Pages 6-9
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Review Questions:
1. What are the four major areas of science?
2. What are the four major areas of study within earth science?
3. The study of living things is called?
4. The study of matter and its properties?
5. The study of rocks and minerals that make up the earth?
6. The study of planets, stars and other bodies in space?
7. The study of weather?