Astrology vs. Astronomy: What's the Difference?

Match the following fields with their scientific study.

• The study of stars and planets

• Astronomy

• The study of celestial bodies and the universe

• Chemistry

• The study of substances and their reactions

• Astrology

• The study of living organisms

• Biology

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Which of the following is a belief system? A) Astronomy B) Astrology C) Physics D) Chemistry.

• Astronomy

• Astrology

• Physics

• Chemistry

What do astronomers use to study objects in space?

• Microscopes

• Telescopes

• Binoculars

• Cameras

Astronomers can predict (a)   using their studies.

• Weather
• Eclipses
• Earthquakes
• Tides

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What helps us understand how the universe works?

• Astrology

• Astronomy

• Alchemy

• Magic

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Which of the following is associated with astrology?

• Telescopes

• Zodiac signs

• Space missions

• Meteor showers

Which of these is a zodiac sign? A) Orion B) Taurus C) Andromeda D) Ursa Major.

• Orion

• Taurus

• Andromeda

• Ursa Major

Astrology primarily focuses on (a)  

• Scientific research
• Predicting personal traits and futu
• Studying galaxies
• Exploring the moon.

Which field uses the study of celestial objects to understand the universe?

• Astrology

• Astronomy

• Alchemy

• Numerology

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What is a common activity in astronomy? A) Reading star charts B) Analyzing birth charts C) Observing celestial events D) Fortune telling.

• Reading star charts

• Analyzing birth charts

• Observing celestial events

• Fortune telling

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