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Branches of Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | The study of the interactions of the biological, cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of humankind. |
| Biochemistry | The study of the chemistry of living things. |
| Botany | The study of plants. |
| Climatology | The study of Earth's atmosphere and climate. |
| Ecology | The study of how organisms interact with their environment and each other. |
| Engineering | The science by which matter and energy are made useful to humans and structures, machines, and products. |
| Geochemistry | The study of the chemistry of materials, rocks, soils, and water. |
| Geography | The study of the relationship between the human population and Earth’s features. |
| Geology | The study of Earth’s surface, interior processes, and history. |
| Hydrology | The study of Earth’s water resources. |
| Microbiology | The study of microorganisms. |
| Paleontology | The study of fossils and ancient life. |
| Sociology | The study of human population, dynamics, and statistics. |
| Zoology | The study of animals. |