Branches Of Science Flashcards
chemistry
the science of composition, structure, and properties of matter.
the science and study of living things.
biology
earth science
the study of earth and the universe around it.
ecology
the study of the complex relationships between living things and their environment.
geology
the study of origin, history, and structure of the solid earth and the processes that shape it.
oceanography
the study of the earth’s oceans.
meteorology
the study of the earth’s atmosphere.
astronomy
the study of the universe beyond the earth.
geosphere
the solid earth.
hydrosphere
the earth’s water.
atmosphere
the gases surrounding the earth.
ecosystem
organisms and their environment.
biosphere
all life on earth and the environment.
biodegradable
products that get broken down into harmless products, which are used again by other organisms.
physics
the science of matter and energy and motion.
