Ch.1.1 Flashcards
What is science?
The study of phenomena and events in Nature through systematic observation and experimentation is called science.
What is physics?
The study of matter, forces and energy.
What is chemistry?
It is the study of composition, structure, properties of matter.
What is biology?
It is the study of living things.
What is astronomy?
It is the study of the sun, the moon, the stars and the universe.
What is geology?
It is the study of the structure of the earth.
What is medicine?
It is the study of the human body and diseases.
What are discoveries?
Finding out existing stuff.
What are inventions?
Making something new.
What is the branch of science of Youyou Tu?
Medicine.
What is the branch of science for Charles Kao?
Physics.
What is the branch of science of Charles Darwin?
Biology.
What is the branch of science studied by Lap-chee Tsui?
Biology.
What is the branch of science studied by Marie Curie?
Chemistry.
What is the branch of science studied by Albert Einstein?
Physics.
What are renewable resources?
Resources that can be replenished continuously in Nature and will not be used up.
What are non-renewable resources?
Those that cannot be replenished in a short time once they are used up. Their supply is limited.
What are some examples of renewable resources?
Air, water, plants, animals.
What are some examples of non-renewable resources?
Fossil fuels, metal ores.
We should save the___________ natural resources of Earth. With ________________________, we can develop new ways to manage and use our natural resources. Eg _____________________, ________________ etc.
Precious, scientific knowledge, solar panels, reclaimed water.
Scientific knowledge can help in…?
Natural resource management.
Scientific knowledge can also be used to develop ____________. Eg a __________, ______________________ etc.
Technology, drone, 3D printing technology.
In solving many problems of daily life, we need to ____________ and _____________ the knowledge and skills from different fields of study.
Integrate, apply.
Some problems cannot be solved by…..?
Scientific knowledge.
