intro to esci Flashcards
two divisions of science
natural and applied science
concerned with the description, prediction, and understanding of natural phenomena, based on empirical evidence from observation and experimentation
natural science
application of existing science knowledge to practical applications, like technology or inventions
applied science
what are the sciences under natural science?
life sci
physical science
earth science
examples of life science
botany
zoology
examples of physical science
chemistry
physics
examples of earth science
astronomy
geology
it investigates the nature of the planet earth, its development and relation to other heavenly bodies
earth science
explores the earth regions, the waters, air, land, interior, and biosphere
earth science
study of the universe
explores the earth neighboring space
astronomy
it is what astronomers use to observe distant planets, galaxies, and other astronomical objects
space telescope or space observatory
used to gather light from cosmic objects so that scientists can better understand the universe around us
The Hubble Space Telescope
used to explore and map the Earth and other planets
equipped with cameras that capture videos
satellites
unmanned craft which is sent into space to do research
space probe
created to land on another planet via a lander-style space craft
takes crust samples such as soil and rocks
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