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Science 1-25
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Science | The knowledge obtained by observing natural events and conditions in order to discover facts and formulate laws or principles that can be verified or tested. |
| Technology | The application of science for the practical purposes;The use of tools, machines, materials, and processes to meet human needs. |
| Law | A descriptive statement or equation that reliably predicts events under a certain condition. |
| Theory | A system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by a large body of evidence and acquired through scientific investigation. |
| Biological science | The science of all living things. |
| Physical science | Science of matter and energy. |
| Earth science | Science of earth. |
| Botany | The science of plants |
| Zoology | The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals. |
| Ecology | The science of balance and nature |
| Physics | The science of force and energy. |
| Chemistry | The science of matter and its changes. |
| Geology | The science of physical nature and the history of earth. |
| Meteorology | The science of the atmosphere and weather. |
| Astronomy | The branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole. |
| Natural Science | How nature or the whole universe behaves. |
| Quantitative | A law or theory in mathematical equations. |
| Qualitative | A statement described in words. |
| Biochemistry | The study of the matter of living things. |
| Model | Representation of an object or event that can be studied for the real object or event. |
| Critical thinking | The ability and willingness to assess claims critically and to make judgments on the basis of objective and supported reasons. |
| Scientific methods | A series of steps followed to solve problems including collecting data, formulating a hypothesis, test the hypothesis and stating a conclusion. |