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Branches of Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Physics | The study of matter, energy and the interactions between them (examples: gravity, light, time, force). |
| Chemistry | Deals with the composition, properties, reactions and the structure of matter |
| Astronomy | The study of the universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere. |
| Geology | The science of the origin, history and structure of the Earth and the changes it has experienced over time. |
| Oceanography | the exploration and study of the ocean. |
| Paleontology | The science of the forms of life that existed in prehistoric or geologic time. |
| Meteorology | The science that deals with the atmosphere and its phenomena, such as weather and climate. |
| Botany | The study of plants. |
| Zoology | The science and study of animals and animal life. |
| Genetics | The study of heredity (examples: DNA, chromosomes). |
| Medicine | The science of diagnosing, treating and preventing illness, disease and injury. |