Saturday, October 3, 2009

Terminolgy watch

Confusing Terminology in Platial
1. The study of human populations, including their size, growth, density and distribution as well as statistics regarding birth, marriage, disease and death
Demography

2. The study of the formation and structure of the features of the surface of the Earth or another planet’s surface
Geomorphology

3. The study of the properties, distribution, use and circulation of the earth’s water and the atmosphere in all of its forms
Geology

4. Scientific study of oceans
Oceanography

5. The study of life in prehistoric times by using fossils
Paleontology

6. The study of rocks with respect to their occurrence, structure, origin, history, and mineral content
Petrology

7. Science deals with the production and study of Maps and charts
Cartography

8. The study and description or mapping of the entire world or the universe is called
Cosmography

9. The study of biological function and mechanics, and the application of them to machine design is called
Bionics

10. A branch of zoology dealing with the study of sea shells and the animals that inhabit them is called
Conchology

11. The scientific study of climates
Climatology

12. The study of, or the science of determining, the order in which things occur
Chronology

13. The study of recurring cycles of events in the natural world
Chronobiology

14. The application of statistical techniques to biological studies
Biometry

15. The scientific study of the chemical substances, processes, and reactions that occur in living
Biochemistry

16. The study of Crimes, Criminals and the punishment of criminals is called
Criminology

17. The preparation of maps in which specific areas or regions are delineated and often highlighted
Chorography

18. The scientific study of Bacteria is called
Bacteriology

19. Study of projectiles is called
Ballistics

20. The study of the physical properties, origin, and development of celestial objects and events is called
Astrophysics

21. The scientific study of ancient cultures through the examination of their material remains
Archaeology

22. The cultivation of trees and shrubs for study, ornamentation, or profit
Arboriculture

23. The branch of science that studies the physical structure of animals, plants, and other organisms
Anatomy

24. The branch of botany concerned with the scientific study of algae
Algology or Phycology

25. The scientific study of the universe, especially of the motions, positions, sizes, composition, and behavior of celestial objects is called
Astronomy

26. The branch of statistics that deals with gas in equilibrium and with gases and bodies in them is called
Aerostatics

27. The branch of meteorology concerned with the study of clouds
Nephology

28. The study of the positions of the Moon, Sun, and other planets in the belief that their motions affect human beings
Astrology

29. The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of diseases of the kidneys
Nephrology

30. The scientific study of Earth’s atmosphere especially its patterns of climate and weather
Meteorology

31. The scientific study of units of measurements
Metrology

32. The relationship between organism and its environment is called
Ecology

33. The science that deals with all forms of life, including their classification, physiology, chemistry, and interactions
Biology

34. The branch of geology that examines the formation and structure of the features of the surface of the Earth or another planet’s surface
Geomorphology

35. .....is the science of the intricate series of relationship between living organisms and their living and non living surroundings
Ecology



37.Bibliography given in a research report helps :
those interested in further research and studying the problem from another angle

38. The scientific study of lakes and other bodies of fresh water, including their physical and biological features
Limnology

39. The study of the bumps on the outside of the skull, based on the now discredited theory that these bumps reflect somebody’s character
Phrenology

40. The science or study of drugs is
Pharmacology

41. Cultivation of flowers
Floriculture

42. The keeping of bees, especially for commercial purposes
Apiculture

43. The science or practice of growing grapevines, especially for wine making
Viticulture

44. The controlled breeding, hatching, and rearing of fish, especially for scientific or commercial purposes
Pisciculture


46.  The branch of anatomy concerned with the study of the structure and functions of bones
Osteology

47. The scientific study of sleep or hypnosis
Hypnology

48. The study of characteristics of rocks is
Lithology

49. The study of fish
Ichthyology

50. The science in which chemicals are used for the treatment of diseases is known as
Chemotherapy

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