Branches of Science Quiz

What is the main focus of biology?

• The structure of the Earth

• The study of living organisms and their interactions

• The properties of substances

• The forces acting on matter

When mixing baking soda and vinegar, what type of science are you practicing?

• Biology

• Earth Science

• Chemistry

• Environmental Science

Which branch of science would you study to understand how a butterfly develops from a caterpillar?

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Astronomy

If you are investigating how gravity affects a ball rolling down a hill, which branch of science are you using?

• Earth Science

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Environmental Science

Which of the following best describes the study of Earth’s processes?

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Earth Science

• Astronomy

What would you be studying if you were observing the stars and planets in the night sky?

• Environmental Science

• Earth Science

• Astronomy

• Physics

In which branch of science would you analyze how pollution affects a river?

• Chemistry

• Environmental Science

• Biology

• Physics

Which of the following experiments would best demonstrate a chemical reaction?

• Observing the phases of the moon

• Mixing oil and water

• Heating ice to water

• Mixing baking soda and vinegar

What is the primary goal of environmental science?

• To study the stars and planets

• To understand living organisms

• To analyze human impact on the environment

• To explore the properties of materials

Which of the following questions would a biologist most likely ask?

• How does the speed of a car change on different surfaces?

• What are the effects of climate change on polar bears?

• What happens when you mix two liquids?

• How do rocks form in the Earth?