: any of the natural sciences (such as physics, chemistry, and astronomy) that deal primarily with nonliving materials
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The next three followed the traditional structure of previous assessment reports: the physical science of climate change, the impacts of climate change, and solutions.
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Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2023
Jones taught eighth-grade physical science and was a Greenpower USA coach at OMS.
—Brian Graves The Anniston Star, al, 13 Mar. 2023
For me, it’s been one big journey learning about the weather and decision science, where the physical science interacts with the social science, and how to make sure the right people have the right information to make good decisions about fires.
—Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2022
Parts one and two of the sixth assessment report dealt with the physical science of climate change and impacts, adaptation and vulnerability, respectively.
—Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2022
This is reflected in science fairs and Olympiads, where girls choose more socially-relevant, biology projects and boys choose more abstract, physical science topics.
—Sarah White, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2019
Two additional laboratory classrooms are needed for physical science, the attorneys also said.
—Cynthia Howell, Arkansas Online, 4 Jan. 2023
During Expedition 60, the crew members will print 3-D organ-like tissues in microgravity, along with other experiments in biology, physical science and Earth sciences.
—Hailey Rose Mclaughlin, Discover Magazine, 18 July 2019
Lawmakers doubled Biden’s requested increase for the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Science, the nation’s largest funder of physical science.
—Byscience News Staff, science.org, 20 Dec. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1705, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of physical science was
in 1705
Dictionary Entries Near physical science
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“Physical science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20science. Accessed 13 Apr. 2023.
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1) Choose the proper words and fill in the blanks
1. The scientists solve a … of complicated mathematical problems.
A origin В variety С universe D cell
2. The researchers always try to… the facts.
A refer В measure С satisfy D unify
3. Different kinds of sciences … each other.
A search В overlap С attempt D appear
4. … make our life and work easier. A principles В laws С tools D facts
5. People had to get food, clothes, and ….
A shelter В machines С cars D technologies
6. Science is … much to modern technology. A doing В making С contributing D explaining
7. Digital computers … with numbers.
A deal В refer С solve D measure
8. Analog computers work with a physical… .
A weight В size С quantity О temperature
9. Computers help …for clues to the origin of the universe.
A search В solve С research D investigate
10. Many tasks performed by people are now done… computers.
A among В between С of D by
1) Choose the proper words and fill in the blanks 1.
The scientists solve a .
Of complicated mathematical problems.
A origin В variety С universe D cell
2.
The researchers always try to.
The facts.
A refer В measure С satisfy D unify 3.
Different kinds of sciences .
Each other.
A search В overlap С attempt D appear
4.
. make our life and work easier.
A principles В laws С tools D facts
5.
People had to get food, clothes, and .
A shelter В machines С cars D technologies
6.
Science is .
Much to modern technology.
A doing В making С contributing D explaining 7.
Digital computers .
With numbers.
A deal В refer С solve D measure
8.
Analog computers work with a physical.
. A weight В size С quantity О temperature 9.
Computers help .
For clues to the origin of the universe.
A search В solve С research D investigate
10.
Many tasks performed by people are now done.
Computers.
A among В between С of D by.
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It is the development and systematization of people’s knowledge about the physical universe.
Choose the appropriate word.
A hypothesis is tested by finding … evidence for it.
Choose the correct form of the verb.
The study of natural world … improve life for many people in the future.
Make the right word combinations.
1) multifunctional
2) customization
3) essential
4) scientific
a) tools
b) problems
c) devices
d) theories
1 – a, 2 – c, 3 – b, 4 – d
1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – b, 4 – d
1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – d, 4 – b
1 – b, 2 – d, 3 – c, 4 – a
Match the verbs on the left and the prepositions on the right.
1) to plug
2) to set
3) to log
4) to communicate
a) with
b) on
c) in
d) up
1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – b, 4 – a
1 – d, 2 – c, 3 – b, 4 – a
1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – a, 4 – b
1 – a, 2 – d, 3 – b, 4 – c
Ответ:
8. Choose an appropriate word to complete the sentence.
1. He published widely in scientific journals.
2. What they wanted most of all from the president was a leader who would educate the country.
3. Daphne ad Michael thought highly of the school.
4. Civilians assume wrongly that everything in the army runs smoothly.
5. Education quite right is at the foreground of the political agenda.
6. I just want to be friendly. Am I trying too hard ?
7. Mr Smith’s funeral will hardly be on Thursday.
8. “The fish was huge”, he announced spreading his arms widely.
9. It looks like its spelled wrong.
10. He expects the unemployment figures to rise high.
11. Most of the others were so young they had hardly any experience.
12. To make sure I did everything right, I bought a fat instruction book.
13. Nick had hardly slept at night and looked tired.
14. Her twelve pictured sold fairy well mostly to friends and family.