Careers in Science

What do you call a scientist who studies rocks and minerals that make up the earth?

• meteorologist

• oceanographers

• geologist

• seismologist

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What do you call a scientist who studies the plant kingdom?

• a. botanist

• b. zoologist

• c. biologist

• d. ecologist

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Which type of scientist studies dinosaurs?

• geologist

• paleontologist

• meteorologist

• astronaut

A person who is working to predict when earthquakes are going to occur is called a seismologist ... They are also

• Earth and Space Scientists

• Life Scientists

• Physical Scientists

• Microbiologists

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An astronomer studying asteroids in our solar system would be a ...

• Earth and Space scientist.

• Meteorologist.

• Physical scientist.

• Life scientist.

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This type of engineer works on machines with moving parts.

• Electrical Engineer

• Software Engineer

• Civil Engineer

• Mechanical Engineer

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__________________ research developing new forms of crops.

• Biologists

• Botanists

• Farmers

• Biotechnologists

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What do you call a scientist who studies the behavior and properties of light?

• Optometrist

• Optician

• Optometrist

• Optical Physicist

Which type of scientist is involved in the study of the human brain and its functions?

• Neuroscientist

• Psychologist

• Biochemist

• Geneticist

A scientist who specializes in the study of insects is known as a?

• Entomologist

• Ornithologist

• Herpetologist

• Ichthyologist