Foundations of Physical Science - Introduction to Science

Vocabulary flashcards identifying key definitions, branches, and subfields of science based on introductory physical science lecture notes.

Science

The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Physical Science

Broadly defined as the study of natural, non-living phenomena.

Life Science

Broadly defined as the study of living organisms.

Physics

Study of matter & energy & interactions b/w the 2 through forces & motion.

Chemistry

Study of matter's structure, composition, properties, & rxns.

Geology

Study of the origin, history, structure or Earth.

Astronomy

Study of the universe beyond Earth.

Meteorology

The study of weather & Atmosphere.

Oceanography

The study of oceans & coastal geol.

Biology

Study of living things.

Zoology

The branch of biology studying animals.

Ecology

Interxns b/w living things & their environment.

Genetics

The study of DNA, Heredity, & Evolution.

Branches of Science Diagram

A diagram categorizing Natural Science into Physical Science, Earth & Space Science, and Life Science, along with their respective fields.