Midterms Flashcards
(100 cards)
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Mathematics, Logic etc.
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Formal Science
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Sociology, Psychology etc.
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Social Science
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Technology, Engineering etc.
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Applied Science
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Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science and they are also referred to as Natural Science
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Pure Science
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How the whole universe behaves
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Pure Science
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Living things
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Biology (Life Science)
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Plants
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Botany
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Animals
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Zoology
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Balance in nature
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Ecology
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Matter and Energy
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Physical Science
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Matter and its changes
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Chemistry
12
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Forces and energy
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Physics
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Earth and the Universe
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Earth Science
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Earth’s physical nature and history
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Geology
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Earth’s water and water cycle
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Hydrology
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The atmosphere and weather
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Meteorology
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The outer space and the universe
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Astronomy
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deals with the study of natural phenomena through observation, and experimentation
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Natural Science
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systematic way of research
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Scientific Method
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Gathering information through our senses
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Observation
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Logical explanation guiding experiments
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Hypothesis
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Systematic tests validating hypotheses
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Experiments
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Well-supported explanation of phenomena
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Theory
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Absolute statement about natural phenomena
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Law
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The practical application of knowledge, encompassing techniques, skills,
methods, and processes employed in goods production, services, or scientific inquiry
Technology
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Gathering and storing data for various purposes
Information Technology
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Facilitating information exchange
Communication Technology
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Transforming living organisms into products or altering life forms
Biotechnology
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Cultivating plants and animals for sustenance and materials
Agricultural Technology
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Developing tools for disease and injury treatment.
Medical Technology
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Mitigating technology's impact on ecosystems
Environmental Technology
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Manufacturing goods and constructing structures
Production Technology
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Converting materials into usable products
Manufacturing Technology
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Building supportive structures
Construction Technology
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Advancing material properties for various application
Materials Technology
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Enabling movement of people, goods, and materials
Transportation Technology
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Enhancing energy utilization
Energy and Power Technology
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Manipulating materials at atomic or molecular scales
Nanotechnology
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encompasses physical, chemical, biological, and biochemical realms
Material Technology
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focuses on structural works and infrastructure improvement
Civil engineering
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drives technological advancements in electrical systems and energy efficiency
Electrical engineering
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Enhances telecommunications and data transmission technologies.
Electronic engineering
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studies non-carbon and hydrogen chemical elements, contributing to the creation
of various products like glass, ceramics, and fiber optic cables.
Inorganic
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explores carbon compounds for tools and essential substances like disinfectants
Organic
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aids in disease prevention and treatment
Pharmacology
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analyzes food quality and safety for better nutrition and health outcomes
Bromatology
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enhances agricultural processes and converts products into food
Agronomy
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develops diagnostic and treatment technologies, saving lives
Medicine
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designs tools to address human health challenges
Bioengineering
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Includes computing and social sciences
Conceptual technology
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automates information processes for storage and sharing
Computing
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Psychiatry and Pedagogy
Psychology
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addresses mental disorders and offers rehabilitation
Psychiatry
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Fosters moral values in education
Pedagogy
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Industrial and Commercial Psychology
Psychosociology
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enhances worker efficiency
Industrial psychology
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analyzes market dynamics
Commercial psychology
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studies societal behavior and cultural trends.
Sociology
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Drives financial development
Economy
60
Military Science
Warlike arts
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strategizes conflict resolution and victory attainment
Military Science
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study methodology whereby irregularities, sets, and generalities are observed differently than traditional science
Systems Theory
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knowledge acquisition
Science
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applies knowledge acquisition practically
Technology
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a group of people who interact socially within a shared territory, governed by
political authority and cultural norms
Society
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They
made significant contributions in writing, astronomy, medicine, and mathematics
Ancient Civilization
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Egyptian hieroglyphs inspired the development of alphabets, including the Latin
alphabet
Writing
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Egyptians and Babylonians advanced calendars and studied celestial phenomena
Astronomy
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Egyptians and Babylonians practiced medicine with a touch of astrology, using
pharmacological remedies
Medicine
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Egyptians excelled in geometry and had a decimal number system, while Babylonians developed a sexagesimal system and applied arithmetic operations to solve
problems
Mathematics
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Greek philosophers explored natural phenomena and earth's structure,
relying on reasoning rather than observation
Early Cosmology
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Greeks envisioned a geocentric universe with planets moving in circular motion,
blending metaphysical and physical speculations
Astronomy
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Athens' Golden Age saw scientific progress, possibly due to democratization.
Philosophers like Socrates challenged elites, shaping Western philosophy
Democracy
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Known for the deductive "Socratic Method," he profoundly influenced Western philosophy
Socrates
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Emphasized observation-based natural philosophy and founded the Lyceum for
formal education
Aristotle
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Developed a geocentric model of the universe
Ptolemy
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Saw the fall of the Roman Empire, invasions, and population decline
Early period
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Population growth due to technological advances, enabling trade
High Middle Ages
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Marked by famine, plague, and war, causing a significant population decrease
Late period
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Revolutionized cosmology by placing the Sun at the center of the
universe
Nicolas Copernicus
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Developed the scientific method, emphasizing practical experimentation
Francis Bacon
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Transformed astronomy with telescopic observations, despite facing opposition
Galileo Galilei
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Introduced modern philosophy, advocating for observation-based science
Rene Descartes
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Defined laws of motion and gravity, advancing both terrestrial and celestial mechanics
Isaac Newton
85
proposed the theory of evolution and natural selection,
revolutionizing biology
Charles Darwin
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discovered other galaxies, expanding our understanding of the universe with Hubble's Law
Edwin Hubble
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developed the theory of relativity, famously represented by the
equation E=mc²
Albert Einstein
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contributed to cosmology and theoretical physics, notably
exploring black holes and the Big Bang theory
Stephen Hawking
89
Shifted understanding from the Earth-centered to the heliocentric
model of the solar system
Copernican Revolution
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evolutionary theory,
challenging creationist views of human origins
Darwinian Revolution
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psychoanalytic theory revolutionized psychology,
emphasizing the role of human development in shaping personality
Freudian Revolution
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Marked by technological advancements, particularly in computing,
shaping modern lifestyles.
Information Revolution
92
Taught lessons in freedom and nationhood, fostering internal improvements.
Middle East Revolutions: Stemmed from nationalism, imperialism, and efforts to modernize,
impacting the region's political landscape
Asian Revolution
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Contributed significant archaeological discoveries, particularly in
architecture
Meso-American Revolution
93
Fought against colonialism and imperialism in Africa, seeking
independence
African Revolution
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the widespread adoption of new automation, mechanics, or
Applied Science
Technological wave
95
Before agriculture, humans relied on hunting, fishing, and gathering, living in
small nomadic groups
Pre-Agriculture
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The Agricultural Revolution saw the shift from nomadic to sedentary lifestyles, with
the domestication of animals and advancements in farming techniques.
First wave
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The Industrial Revolution introduced machines, steam power, and mass
production, leading to significant population growth and advancements in transportation
Second wave
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: The Age of Information, spurred by the invention of computers, saw surges in
digital storage, transistor technology, and the internet, revolutionizing communication, travel,
and manufacturing.
Third wave
