define science - Answer-The observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and
theoretical explanation of phenomena. OR a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge
in the form of
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define science - Answer-The observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and
theoretical explanation of phenomena. OR a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge
in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.
define geology - Answer-The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the earth.
Give examples of how science can be useful - Answer-They can prevent harmful false explanations ie
when George Washington died from blood-letting when he just had a cold. They can have useful
applications ie filtered water, smart phones, aviation.
Distinguishbetween"basic"and"applied"science,and explain how the former can lead to the latter. -
Answer-Basic science, such as understanding how cells work, is research aimed at understanding
fundamental problems. Applied science, such as the medical field, is the application of basic scientific
knowledge to solve practical problems. So there are applications in the medical field based on the
understanding of how cells work.
State different ways in which geology can be useful, and give examples. - Answer-Geology gives us an
understanding of the Earth (and other planets) so it can help mitigate natural hazards (ie reinforced
concrete in earthquake-prone areas) and unnatural hazards (ie solving the effects of a sewage leak into
groundwater), it is key to finding and extracting useful resources (ie oil and important minerals for dayto-day use), and to dealing with the resulting environmental consequences (ie over-mining and
pollution)
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