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Quiz about Obscure Branches of the Tree of Science
Quiz about Obscure Branches of the Tree of Science

Obscure Branches of the Tree of Science Quiz


Science includes the study of almost everything on the planet. This is just a short quiz on some of the lesser known branches on this amazing tree of knowledge.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
318,485
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
3928
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. What do you call the branch of zoology that deals only with fish? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Gerontology is the study of which of the following? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Cartography is the study of which of the following? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What do you call the branch of science that deals with fungi? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. There is a branch of science that is defined as the study of inland waters. What is this obscure branch of science called? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What would a conchologist study? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. If you love to study birds, you might want to get into what branch of science? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Nephology is a small branch on the larger field of meteorology. What does a nephologist study? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Phrenology, the study of the shape of the skull, is considered a pseudoscience.


Question 10 of 10
10. Eulogy is the study of skunks.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What do you call the branch of zoology that deals only with fish?

Answer: ichthyology

Ichthyology is the study of fish, their eating habits, breeding practices, and where they are located. It is a small branch of of oceanography which deals with the ocean and all its life and its role in the world.
2. Gerontology is the study of which of the following?

Answer: aging

Gerontology is the study of aging. It covers the social, physical, economic and social aspects of old age. Geriatrics is the medical science of treating disease and disorders prevalent in old age.
3. Cartography is the study of which of the following?

Answer: map making

In the past the cartographer also known as a mapmaker and was held in very high esteem because of the importance of his job. It takes great skill to make a good map. A good cartographer uses the fields of geology, geography, and art technique. He must also have excellent hand-eye coordination.
4. What do you call the branch of science that deals with fungi?

Answer: mycology

Mycology is a branch of botany that studies fungi. That includes mushrooms, truffles, and slime molds, just to name a few. Mycologists study how fungi can be used to treat disease (penicillin), their role in food production (yoghurt and cheese) as well as their symbiotic relationship with other plants and animals.
5. There is a branch of science that is defined as the study of inland waters. What is this obscure branch of science called?

Answer: limnology

Limnology is similar to oceanography except that it deals with inland bodies of water such as lakes, ponds, and inland seas. It studies the geographical, biological, ecological, and physical properties of these natural aquatic laboratories.
6. What would a conchologist study?

Answer: mollusk shells

A conchologist studies shells. The name comes from the same root word as the conch shell. It is a smaller branch on the limb of malacology which is the study of mollusks in general.
7. If you love to study birds, you might want to get into what branch of science?

Answer: ornithology

An ornithologist studies birds. Most ornithologists specialize in certain parts of the field such as breeding practices, migration, eating habits, and/or habitats. Unfortunately, many types of birds from all parts of the planet became extinct in the 18th and 19th centuries. Many ornithologists today make preservation of species their primary concern.
8. Nephology is a small branch on the larger field of meteorology. What does a nephologist study?

Answer: clouds

Nephology is the study of clouds and their formation. It is not a term that is used often today. The specter of global warming has brought a renewed interest in the field.
9. Phrenology, the study of the shape of the skull, is considered a pseudoscience.

Answer: true

Phrenology claimed that all personality traits of a person could be ascertained by feeling the bumps on the skull. Its popularity lasted for almost three centuries. It was still used in 19th century psychology and neurology. There are many other pseudosciences, graphology, alchemy, ufology and dowsing all fall into this field.
10. Eulogy is the study of skunks.

Answer: false

A eulogy is a speech that is usually given at a funeral praising the accomplishments of the deceased.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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