Exploring the World of Biology

What is the definition of biology?

• The study of rocks and minerals

• The study of living organisms

• The study of stars and planets

• The study of chemical reactions

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Which of the following is a career in biology?

• Astronomer

• Wildlife biologist

• Geologist

• Physicist

What does a marine biologist study?

• Forest ecosystems

• Ocean and sea life

• Mountain ranges

• Desert plants

Which career involves the study of plants?

• Ecologist

• Botanist

• Conservation biologist

• Molecular biologist

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What is the main focus of an ecologist?

• The study of individual cells

• The study of ecosystems and interactions among organisms

• The study of chemical elements

• The study of human anatomy

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Which career is concerned with protecting and preserving natural environments?

• Marine biologist

• Conservation biologist

• Physicist

• Astronomer

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What does a molecular biologist study?

• Large ecosystems

• The structure and function of molecules in living organisms

• The behavior of animals in the wild

• The formation of mountains

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Which of the following is a life science?

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Astronomy

Which of the following is a physical science?

• Botany

• Zoology

• Physics

• Ecology

How do life sciences differ from physical sciences?

• Life sciences study non-living things, while physical sciences study living things.

• Life sciences study living organisms, while physical sciences study non-living matter and energy.

• Life sciences focus on chemical reactions, while physical sciences focus on ecosystems.

• Life sciences study stars and planets, while physical sciences study plants and animals.