Biology
What is biology?
the study of life
What is physics?
the study of matter and energy
What is astronomy?
the study of space and the universe
What is chemistry?
the study of matter and composition
What is zoology?
the study of animals
What are 2 types of biology?
botany, human biology, microbiology, zoology
What is gravity?
the force by which a planet or other body draws objects toward its center.
How many planets are there?
8
What is the periodic table?
a table of the chemical elements arranged in order of atomic number, usually in rows, so that elements with similar atomic structure
True or false: humans are cold blooded.
false
What is marine biology?
study of things in the ocean.
Who invented physics?
Isaac Newton
True or False: The sun revolves around earth.
False
What is the abbreviation for Gold on the periodic table?
Au
True or false: only female mosquitos bite.
true
What is evolution?
the process of genetic change in a population.
How is physics used in everyday life?
walking, playing, watching, listening, cooking, etc...
Why is Pluto no longer considered a planet?
it did not meet the criteria for what scientists deemed to be a planet.
What 3 states can water occur?
solid, liquid, gas
Why is zoology important?
it makes a huge impact on our world through the scientific study of the evolution, anatomy, physiology, behavior, habitats, and health of animals and humans.
What is an ecosystem?
all living things in a particular area together.
What is momentum?
the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.
What is the difference between astronomy and astrology?
Astronomers base their studies on research and observation. Astrology is the belief that the positioning of the stars and planets affect the way events occur on earth.
What is the old name for chemistry?
Alchemy
Describe the difference between reptiles and amphibians?
Reptiles are born with lungs, while amphibians are born with gills for breathing under water Reptiles have scales, while amphibians have thin, smooth skin.