Branches of Science Flashcards
Branches of Science
-Earth Science
-Life Science
-Physical Science
Earth Science
A science that involves planet earth, outer space, and non-living things
Areas of Earth Science
-Astronomy
-Geology
-Meteorology
-Oceanography
-Paleontology
Astronomy
the study of space and stars
Geology
the study of rocks, minerals, and history of the earth
Meteorology
the study of weather and atmospheric air
Oceanography
the study of non-living aspects of water
Paleontology
the study of pre-historic fossils
Life Science
a category of science that involves living things
Areas of Life Science
-Botany
-Ecology
-Marine Biology
-Microbiology
-Zoology
Botany
the study of plants
Ecology
the study of the environment and how its parts affects each other
Marine Biology
the study of living things in bodies of water
Microbiology
the study of microscopic (very small) organisms
Zoology
the study of animals