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Influential Scientists Vocabulary Quiz

 

Directions: Match the vocabulary words on the left with the definitions on the right.

Answer Word Definition(s)
______ 1. Archaeologist A. studies minerals, including their distribution, identification, and properties.
______ 2. Astronomer B. studies fungi found in an area.
______ 3. Biologist C. studies the material universe beyond the atmosphere of Earth.
______ 4. Chemist D. studies the physics of the earth and its atmosphere.
______ 5. Entomologist E. studies insects.
______ 6. Geologist F. studies matter, energy, motion, and force.
______ 7. Geophysicist G. studies physical geography dealing with the ocean.
______ 8. Hematologist H. studies plant and animal life.
______ 9. Ichthyologist I. studies the composition and properties of matter.
______ 10. Meteorologist J. studies viruses and the diseases caused by them.
______ 11. Mineralogist K. studies fish.
______ 12. Mycologist L. studies the nature, function, and diseases of the blood.
______ 13. Oceanographer M. studies the forms of life existing in former geologic periods.
______ 14. Ornithologist M. studies techniques of classification.
______ 15. Paleontologist O. studies birds.
______ 16. Physicist P. studies the origin, history, and structure of the Earth.
______ 17. Seismologist Q. studies historic past life and culture.
______ 18. Taxonomist R. studies atmospheric conditions and weather of an area.
______ 19. Virologist S. studies earthquakes and their phenomena.

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