Ologies Quiz: Put Your Knowledge Under the Microscope by Naming These Scientific Studies
Written by Jessica Holom
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Do you know your microbiology from your mineralogy? Then name them all with this Science Ologies Quiz!
“Let us study things that are no more. It is necessary to understand them, if only to avoid them.” – Victor Hugo
While you don't have to avoid all things that you study which are "no more," Hugo was highlighting that history repeats itself. Knowledge of that history will allow us to avoid those things that we don't want to be repeated. But studying, in and of itself, is knowledge, and knowledge is power. These -ologies concerning scientific areas of study will show you just how much you know...and just how much you don't know.
Can you name all of these scientific fields of study? Give it your best shot with this Science Ologies Quiz!
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“The more you study, the more you subsequently know.” – Jack Kerouac
Have you studied? Show us how much you know by acing this Science Ologies Quiz!
Do you know what the study of fossils is called? How about the study of living organisms and their relationship with their environment? What is the study of humanity? Which field is dedicated to the function of living organisms? How many feet are in a meter – and who studies this? If you think you have all the answers, then you're in luck! Take this Science Ologies Quiz and see whether your knowledge is wanting.
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Science Ologies Quiz Questions
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Question 1
Mmmm, tastes like arsenic. What branch of knowledge studies poisons?
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AToxicology
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BParasitology
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CRadiology
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DOtorhinolaryngology
Toxicology
A mix of medicine, pharmacology, biology, and chemistry, this scientific discipline delves into the effects of chemical substances on living things. From diagnosing these toxins to their treatment, toxicology examines the dosage and duration of poisonous exposure.
Question 2
From viruses to bacteria to protozoa, what scientific field studies teeny-tiny organisms?
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AMicrobiology
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BConiology
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CMycology
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DHistopathology
Microbiology
Unicellular, multicellular, and acellular organisms are studied in microbiology. The broad field of study branches into multiple subdivisions, including immunology, mycology, virology, and more.
Question 3
Relationships, behaviors, and the culture of everyday life are several themes of this field of study.
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ASociology
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BAngiology
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CPharmacology
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DEcophysiology
Sociology
Whether studying institutions, populations, races, genders, or age groups, sociology examines the society of daily life. This includes human behaviors, interactions, relationships, and more.
Question 4
What field of study examines lawbreakers from a social perspective?
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ASomnology
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BPhycology
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CCriminology
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DSomatology
Criminology
Are you a "Smooth Criminal"? Then delve into the deep of criminology. This field identifies who commits crimes and why, as well as how these crimes impact communities. It also studies preventative measures against crime.
Question 5
What field studies the molecular level of machines?
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ANanotechnology
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BPomology
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CPrimatology
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DMoleculartechnology
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is defined by the National Nanotechnology Initiative as "the manipulation of matter with at least one dimension sized from 1 to 100 nanometers". It investigates the use of such atomic and molecular material for industrial purposes and the potential of their environmental toxicity.
Question 6
Using tools like spades and brushes to dig into the past, what is the study of past cultures?
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ASociology
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BRhinology
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CArchaeology
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DCriminology
Archaeology
You don't have to be Indiana Jones to love archeology. Considered a part of socio-cultural anthropology, this field of study uncovers and investigates material culture and human activity.
Question 7
Do you know your Atorvastatin from your Levothyroxine? Then you're probably familiar with this, the study of drugs.
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ADermatopathology
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BOsteology
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CXenobiology
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DPharmacology
Pharmacology
Pharmacologists study medicine and pharmaceutical sciences and are knowledgeable about what medicative action each drug possesses. Whether artificial or natural, each drug affects cells or organs in physiological and/or biochemical ways.
Question 8
What discipline is used to create medical imaging for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases?
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ATomogrology
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BIchnology
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CGeomorphology
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DRadiology
Radiology
X-rays, ultrasounds, and computed tomography are just a few examples of the imaging techniques used in radiology. The study and technology allow medical experts to diagnose patients using minimally invasive methods by interpreting the images.
Question 9
This is the study of methods, skills, and processes used to produce goods and services.
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AEcology
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BLymphology
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CTechnology
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DNematology
Technology
While computers and digital devices may be the image of technology, the study actually delves into the processes of accomplishing aims. From the development and use of basic tools to philosophical debates over technological advancements and their impact on society, technology goes much deeper than a computer screen.
Question 10
How do living organisms function? This science has all the answers.
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AHelminthology
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BAnthropology
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CAnesthesiology
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DPhysiology
Physiology
Each living system has moving mechanisms and specific functions, whether it's a single organ, an organ system, or the organism itself. Physiology studies these systems' chemical and physical functions.
Question 11
Contrasted with social norms, what field explores abnormal behavior, experiences, and cognition?
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APsychopathology
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BOceanology
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CRipperology
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DSociology
Psychopathology
Psychopathology can be divided into descriptive psychopathology or explanatory psychopathology. Descriptive involves identifying and analyzing symptoms and behaviors in comparison to normal social norms, while explanatory uses theoretical models to find explanations for these symptoms and behaviors.
Question 12
What kind of relationship do living organisms have with their environment? This science will give you the answer.
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ANosology
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BAstrobiology
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CEcology
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DPathology
Ecology
Ecology deals with organisms' relationships with their surroundings. It is especially concerned with temporal and spatial patterns in the distribution of these organisms, and the ways in which they exist in and connect with their environment.
Question 13
Ross from Friends studied this – aka, the study of fossils.
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ANephology
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BBromatology
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CPhysiology
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DPaleontology
Paleontology
Established in the 18th century, paleontology uncovers plant, animal, bacteria, and fungi fossils preserved in rock. These can either be in the form of replacements by rock material or organism impressions.
Question 14
The name of this field is derived from the Greek word for "stranger" or "alien". What is the study of non-terrestrial life?
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APhenology
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BTypology
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CHeteroptology
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DXenobiology
Xenobiology
As a subfield of synthetic biology, xenobiology examines biology and biochemistry that are yet unfamiliar and unnatural to science. Derived from the Greek word, "xenos," this "stranger, alien" field explores that which strays from the scientific canon.
Question 15
Whether you're identifying divisions of cultures, languages, artifacts, or what have you, this is the study of classification.
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APaleoanthropology
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BMineralogy
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CTypology
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DPhlebology
Typology
In archeology, you might classify artifacts according to similar characteristics. In linguistics, you might classify languages by their structural features. Any type of logical systematic classification is studied in typology.
Question 16
Called the "science of humanity," what is the study of humans?
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ALimnology
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BBacteriology
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CAnthropology
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DBiology
Anthropology
There are different subfields of anthropology, whether cultural, linguistic, biological, or visual. All subfields have one thing in common: they study the human species, investigating their activities throughout history.
Question 17
Let's go back to the beginning. This science studies prehistoric life.
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APaleogastronomy
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BPaleobiology
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CPaleobotany
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DEnzymology
Paleobiology
Also called geobiology, paleobiology combines the earth science of paleontology with the life science of biology. The two disciplines together utilize the biological research of fossils to understand the molecular evolution of life on Earth.
Question 18
These two fields of study came in handy recently due to a little thing called COVID-19. What disciplines study viruses and vaccines?
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AVirology and Vaccinology
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BMycology and Microbiology
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CBacteriology and Bibliology
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DMalacology and Pharmacology
Virology and Vaccinology
COVID-19 brought both virology and vaccinology to the fore. Virology involves the study of – yep – viruses, while vaccinology delves into the science of vaccines, including their development, efficacy, clinical evaluation, and distribution.
Question 19
Centimeters, yards, light years – this subject area measures measurements.
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AMetrology
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BEdaphology
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CMyology
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DImperiology
Metrology
The modern scientific study of measurement was brought forth by the French Revolution, which sought to standardize units of measurement. This approach resulted in the metric system, and metrology follows with defining measurement units, the practical realization of these units, and traceability which connects the two.
Question 20
Do you know the rules and systems of any one discipline? Then you know this.
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APaleobiology
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BMethodology
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CPosology
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DSystemology
Methodology
A methodology – whether it be for teaching, research, or any other discipline – involves the search for best practices according to theoretical perspective. Methodologies can be multimethod or interdisciplinary and can range from quantitative to qualitative.
Question 21
You'll be studying crystal structures, chemistry, and physical properties in this geological specialization.
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AMineralogy
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BPaleophytology
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CTechnology
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DGemology
Mineralogy
Dealing in the classification of minerals, their origin, and distribution, mineralogy is a focused discipline of geology. The study area also investigates the uses of minerals and their geographical distribution.
Question 22
Used to screen for cancer, pap smears, and other medical diagnoses, what field of study examines single cell types?
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ACytology
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BToxicology
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CMicrobiology
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DPaleobotany
Cytology
Also known as cell biology, cytology examines single cell types mostly from fluid specimens. Subareas of this discipline include cell composition, cell communication, and cell metabolism.
Question 23
What is the origin of life? That's what this discipline attempts to answer.
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APaleoecology
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BVirology
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COtolaryngology
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DAstrobiology
Astrobiology
Previously known as exobiology, astrobiology looks at the past and the future of life in the universe. This includes extraterrestrial life, for which astrobiology considers the question of if – and how – it exists on other planets.
Question 24
Does your snoring keep you (and everyone) up at night? Then you might consider being part of a sleep study, which falls under this -ology.
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ASleepology
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BSomnology
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CPhytosociology
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DOtology
Somnology
If you suffer from insomnia or narcolepsy, you might seek help from a somnologist. Sleep irregularities and disorders are diagnosed and treated through clinical sleep studies in this field.
Question 25
Do you consider yourself a foodie? Perhaps you'd take it one step further and become a food scientist in this field.
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AFoodology
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BEtymology
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CBromatology
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DSnackology
Bromatology
Food scientists study bromatology. This discipline involves the nutritional and agricultural sciences, branching into food processing, safety, and technology development.
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