Science is the history of using systematic methods of study to make observations and collect facts. It covers fields of knowledge that deal with a variety subjects. The word science comes from a Latin word which means “knowledge”. Some scientists search for clues pertaining to the origin of the universe; others examine the structure of molecules in the cells of living plants and animals. Scientists investigate why we act the way we do, or try to solve complicated mathematical problems to explore the working of the world. Theories developed by these scientists cannot be accepted as a part of scientific knowledge until it has been verified by the studies of other researchers. It has to repeatedly tested and found to be true.(pg. 366-Ency brit)
Early Centuries of Science in the early centuries there was a blurring of these present distinctions between science. The study of nature and the world was conducted within the framework of assumptions that are now rejected as magical or superstitions. The deeper the historians penetrated the roots of modern science, the more difficult it was to separate the scientific attitudes and factual results from those that appear to be their opposites. The Ancient Greeks were among the first peoples to try analyzing natural happenings. Scientific thinking gradually developed, and nature came to be seen less as a product of mysterious spiritual forces. People began to feel that nature could be understood and controlled through science.
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Today science has changed the life of the world today in many ways. The modern science and technology has transformed human life completely. Just to name a few, airplanes, automobiles, communications satellites, computers, plastics, televis...
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...orecast meteorologists can prepare farmers for water supply and other conditions that may be good or bad for the crops. Weather satellites also called metrological satellites that take pictures of the earth from distant altitudes. The picture are used to chart cloud movements. Computers help meteorologists forecast weather. This type of forecasting is known as numerical forecasting. The researches they do, help predict weather conditions such as tornadoes and snow storms. In addition, weather satellites measure air temperature and humidity, also detect storms that develop at sea. Computers can produce weather maps from observations all over the world. (pg. 55-56 ency Brit.) (pg. 432 World Book)
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The word meteorology come meteorologica, the title of a book by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle who wrote about weather observations. (Pg. 433 World Book)
Tornadoes are some of the most unpredictable weather we have on earth. Tornadoes belong to the category of meteorology in earth science. Meteorology is the science that deals with the weather and conditions. A tornado is a violent destructive whirling wind accompanied by a funnel-shaped cloud that progress in a narrow path over the land, (Merriam-Webster, 2014).
Science is a way of approaching the world, knowing why and how things around us are occurring. The scientific method allows scientists to be precise and focused. Through that medium, they can determine which hypotheses are consistently supported such that they become theories and which need more modification or rejection. This type of knowing can be tested and quantified. Scientists strive to make their observations as objective as possible, to be devoid of human interest. Scientists try to control all the variables ...
Glickman, Todd S. (ed.) (2000). Glossary of Meteorology (2nd ed.). American Meteorological Society. ISBN 978-1-878220-34-9.
Science: the concerted human effort to understand, or to understand better, the history of the natural world and how the natural world works, with observable physical evidence as the basis of that understanding. Science is not just a word to be tossed around, it truly is a magnificent universe of different theories and studies all brought up by normal people. Through mankind’s entire finding we come across many theories, like the theory of plate tectonics or the heliocentric model theory. A theory is a group of ideas meant to explain a certain topic, such as a single or collection of fact, event, or phenomena. Technically a theory can never be proven, although many argue that most theories are entirely true, such as Evolution. But, evolution is a totally different subject when it comes to schooling.
Ever wonder what the atmosphere consists of? What's it made out of, what type of weather patterns are there, what does a hurricane look like, or other natural phenomenon's of today's weather ? Well America, hopefully now we can! Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and the effects it has on our weather. Climatology focuses on how atmospheric changes alter the world’s climates, aeronomy is the study of the upper parts of the atmosphere. Meteorology focuses on the lower parts of the atmosphere, primarily the troposphere, where most weather takes place. It has been released that under the supervision of NASA, President Dwight D Eisenhower and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) that they have launched a satellite called TIROS 1 out of Cape Canaveral, Florida that will observe, record, and transmit data back to headquarters. The first ever weather satellite has arrived and with much hope will change weather prediction for the future.
Furthermore, weather is conditions that occurred very recently or are currently happening at a particular location. For example, people might say, “The sky is really clearing up!” or maybe, “It snowed 6 inches last night.” The current temperature, dew-point, relative humidity, cloud cover, and precipitation all have to do with the weather. The fundamental cause of weather is the effect of the Sun and the Earth due to the fact that
Climatologists are scientist who study climate. The global warming debate has created tension between climate scientist and meteorologists especially weather forecasters on television. Climatolo...
Science is the body of organized knowledge. Science is the collection of ideas and theories and the methodology used by people to prove them. It is the set of methods that people follow in order to explain the things that they see, the things that they perceive and the things that they believe in.
The weather forecasters use probability and statistics just as much if not more than any other field on earth. As weather patterns are not fully understood and are dynamic, analysts have to rely heavily on past weather systems and patterns to “guess'; or estimate the possibility of present weather systems to behave in similar manners. If the probability of its behavior, subject to certain factors, in one manner over another is high forecasters make decisions as to how to advise the public.
A lot of people may use the terms weather, climate, and meteorology somewhat interchangeably, or maybe without knowing exactly what each term means. Seeing as weather affects people every day, it is important to know what each term means and how to be able to use those terms correctly.
Back in the days of Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, weather observations were recorded daily but not hourly or by the minute. Such repetition of data didn’t seem useful. After the telegraph was invented which enabled information about weather data to be transmitted across the country, they still reported only once a day. In contrast to today's virtual world of weather, making 24/7 use of climate data from satellites, buoys in the oceans, the ability to record worldwide temperatures, worldwide rainfall records, track wind speeds, pressure pulses of solar wind, carbon dioxide levels, tornadoes and hurricanes...etc (Harris, 2012).
Generally, science is a hotly discussed and vehemently debated topic. It is difficult to achieve consensus in science, considering the fact that ideas are diverse about even science definition, leave alone the true interpretations and meaning of scientific experiments, philosophies and discoveries. However, these arguments, disagreements as well as continuous trials to find a better reasoning, logic and explanation are exactly what have always been driving science progress from art to art form. It is worth noting that, in Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction, the Author-Samir Okasha explore various way of looking at science via the prism of life by citing a variety of scientific experiments, and providing examples from history of science.
Science and Technology has been around from the beginning of time. It evolved from the everyday efforts of people trying to improve their way of life. Throughout history, humankind has developed and utilized tools, machines, and techniques without understanding how or why they worked or comprehending their physical or chemical composition. Before we go any further a definition has to be given for both Science and Technology because they are both different in their own right even though the two are almost indistinguishable. According to the Oxford Dictionary Technology can be defined as the knowledge or use of the mechanical arts and applied sciences, while Science can be defined as the branch of knowledge involving systematized observation and experiment. Science can be further divided into three separate categories; Pure, Applied and Natural Sciences. In addition technology is often defined as applied science, it is simply the application of scientific knowledge to achieve a specific human purpose, however, historical evidence suggests technology is a product of science.
Throughout history there have been major advancements in nations and their cultures. Some of these nations fell after centuries of flourishing because of inventions that crumbled various empires. Advancements that have been thriving and changing include farming, housing, governments, and electronic interface. Technology advancements have played a major and vital in human life and the world as a whole.
First we should look at science and some of its topics. Science can be defined as knowledge about or study of the natural world based on