Science is divided into many branches, and each one studies a special area of nature or life. Many exam questions ask about the study of a particular subject, so knowing these terms is useful. Most branch names end with -ology, meaning the study of something.
Main Branches of Science
- Physics – study of matter, energy, motion and forces.
- Chemistry – study of substances, their properties and reactions.
- Biology – study of living organisms.
Branches Studying Living Things
- Botany – study of plants.
- Zoology – study of animals.
- Ornithology – study of birds.
- Entomology – study of insects.
- Ichthyology – study of fishes.
- Mycology – study of fungi.
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Branches of Medical Science
- Cardiology – study of the heart.
- Neurology – study of the nervous system.
- Dermatology – study of the skin.
- Pathology – study of diseases.
- Nephrology – study of kidneys.
- Osteology – study of bones.
Earth and Space Sciences
- Geology – study of the Earth and rocks.
- Seismology – study of earthquakes.
- Meteorology – study of weather and atmosphere.
- Astronomy – study of celestial bodies.
- Cosmology – study of the universe.
Other Useful Branches
- Anthropology – study of human beings and culture.
- Pomology – study of fruits.
- Apiculture – rearing of honey bees.
- Sericulture – rearing of silkworms.
Quick Revision Points
- Botany is the study of plants.
- Zoology is the study of animals.
- Ornithology is the study of birds.
- Entomology is the study of insects.
- Cardiology deals with the heart.
- Seismology is the study of earthquakes.
- Apiculture is bee keeping; sericulture is silk farming.
- Most branch names end with -ology.