Branches of Science Flashcards

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Branches of Science

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-Earth Science
-Life Science
-Physical Science

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Earth Science

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A science that involves planet earth, outer space, and non-living things

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Areas of Earth Science

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-Astronomy
-Geology
-Meteorology
-Oceanography
-Paleontology

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Astronomy

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the study of space and stars

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Geology

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the study of rocks, minerals, and history of the earth

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Meteorology

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the study of weather and atmospheric air

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Oceanography

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the study of non-living aspects of water

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Paleontology

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the study of pre-historic fossils

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Life Science

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a category of science that involves living things

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Areas of Life Science

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-Botany
-Ecology
-Marine Biology
-Microbiology
-Zoology

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Botany

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the study of plants

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Ecology

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the study of the environment and how its parts affects each other

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Marine Biology

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the study of living things in bodies of water

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Microbiology

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the study of microscopic (very small) organisms

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Zoology

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the study of animals

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Physical Science

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a category of science that involves matter and energy

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Areas of Physical Science

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-Chemistry
-Physics

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Chemistry

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the study of matter and how its put together

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Physics

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the study of cause and effect, energy, and movement

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