Ch.1.1 Flashcards

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What is science?

A

The study of phenomena and events in Nature through systematic observation and experimentation is called science.

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What is physics?

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The study of matter, forces and energy.

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What is chemistry?

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It is the study of composition, structure, properties of matter.

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What is biology?

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It is the study of living things.

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What is astronomy?

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It is the study of the sun, the moon, the stars and the universe.

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What is geology?

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It is the study of the structure of the earth.

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What is medicine?

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It is the study of the human body and diseases.

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What are discoveries?

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Finding out existing stuff.

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What are inventions?

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Making something new.

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10
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What is the branch of science of Youyou Tu?

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Medicine.

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What is the branch of science for Charles Kao?

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Physics.

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What is the branch of science of Charles Darwin?

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Biology.

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What is the branch of science studied by Lap-chee Tsui?

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Biology.

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What is the branch of science studied by Marie Curie?

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Chemistry.

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What is the branch of science studied by Albert Einstein?

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Physics.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished continuously in Nature and will not be used up.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Those that cannot be replenished in a short time once they are used up. Their supply is limited.

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What are some examples of renewable resources?

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Air, water, plants, animals.

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What are some examples of non-renewable resources?

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Fossil fuels, metal ores.

20
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We should save the___________ natural resources of Earth. With ________________________, we can develop new ways to manage and use our natural resources. Eg _____________________, ________________ etc.

A

Precious, scientific knowledge, solar panels, reclaimed water.

21
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Scientific knowledge can help in…?

A

Natural resource management.

22
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Scientific knowledge can also be used to develop ____________. Eg a __________, ______________________ etc.

A

Technology, drone, 3D printing technology.

23
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In solving many problems of daily life, we need to ____________ and _____________ the knowledge and skills from different fields of study.

A

Integrate, apply.

24
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Some problems cannot be solved by…..?

A

Scientific knowledge.

25
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Scientific knowledge is ______________ to _______________.

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Subject, change.