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What Is Science

Science is a systematic approach to understanding the universe through observation and experimentation, divided into three main branches: Physical Science, Life Science, and Social Science. Each branch encompasses various sub-disciplines, such as Physics and Chemistry in Physical Science, Biology and Botany in Life Science, and Psychology and Economics in Social Science. These fields collectively enhance our understanding of natural phenomena, living organisms, and human behavior.

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What Is Science

Science is a systematic approach to understanding the universe through observation and experimentation, divided into three main branches: Physical Science, Life Science, and Social Science. Each branch encompasses various sub-disciplines, such as Physics and Chemistry in Physical Science, Biology and Botany in Life Science, and Psychology and Economics in Social Science. These fields collectively enhance our understanding of natural phenomena, living organisms, and human behavior.

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What is Science?

Science is a systematic and logical approach to discovering how things in the universe work. It is based
on observation, experimentation, and evidence. Science helps us understand natural phenomena,
make predictions, and develop technologies that improve life.

Main Branches of Science and Examples:

Science is usually divided into three main branches:

1. Physical Science

Focuses on non-living systems and the laws of nature.

 Physics – Study of matter, energy, motion, and forces.


Example: Newton's laws of motion, electricity.

 Chemistry – Study of substances, their properties, and reactions.


Example: Chemical reactions, periodic table.

 Astronomy – Study of celestial objects and the universe.


Example: Planets, stars, galaxies.

 Earth Science – Study of Earth's structure, composition, and processes.


Example: Volcanoes, earthquakes, weather systems.

2. Life Science (Biological Science)

Deals with living organisms and life processes.

 Biology – Study of life and living organisms.


Example: Cell biology, genetics, evolution.

 Zoology – Study of animals.


Example: Animal behavior, species classification.

 Botany – Study of plants.


Example: Photosynthesis, plant anatomy.

 Microbiology – Study of microscopic organisms.


Example: Bacteria, viruses.

3. Social Science

Studies human behavior and societies.


 Psychology – Study of the human mind and behavior.
Example: Learning, memory, mental health.

 Sociology – Study of social groups, institutions, and society.


Example: Social norms, cultures.

 Economics – Study of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.


Example: Inflation, market systems.

 Anthropology – Study of human evolution, cultures, and societies.


Example: Human fossils, tribal customs.

Summary Table:

Branch Sub-Discipline Example

Physical Science Physics Laws of motion

Chemistry Chemical reactions

Life Science Biology Human body systems

Botany Plant reproduction

Social Science Psychology Human behavior

Economics Supply and demand

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