| A | B |
| science | is the way of learning more about the natural world. |
| scientific theory | An attempt to explain a pattern observed repeatedly in the natural world |
| scientific law | A rule that describes a pattern in nature. |
| system | a collection of structures, cycles, and processes that relate to and interact with each other. |
| life science | The study of living systems and the ways in which they interact. |
| earth science | The study of earth systems and the systems in space. |
| physical science | The study of matter and energy. |
| technology | the practical use of science, or applied science. |