Can You Match the -ology Word to What It Studies? Quiz

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What is zoology about?

Stones
Plants
Animals
Stars

Nice job!

That was incorrect.

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What is the focus of cardiology?

The liver
The heart
The brain
The lungs

Right on! 👊

Doh! 🤬

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Seismology is concerned with what?

Earthquakes
Tides
Rain
Volcanoes

Woohoo! 🥳

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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Dermatology is the study of what part of the body?

Blood
Eyes
Skin
Bones

Hooray! 🥳

Doh! 🤬

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Ichthyology is all about studying which creatures?

Mammals
Insects
Fish
Birds

You've got it! 🥳

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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Entomology is the scientific study of what?

Birds
Insects
Reptiles
Plants

Boom! Nailed it! 👊

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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What does limnology investigate?

Inland waters
Mountains
Lightning
Fertilizers

That's right!

Not quite right. 😢

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Cytology is the study of what?

Cells
Chemicals
Stars
Waves

Wonderful!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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What is the subject of mycology?

Muscles
Myths
Minerals
Fungi

That's great!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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Archaeology deals with what?

Nutrition
Space travel
Ancient artifacts
The stock market

Nice!

That was incorrect.

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What does ethology examine?

Animal behavior
Weather
Plant growth
Electricity

You're doing great!

Not quite right. 😢

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What does virology study?

Viruses
Internet culture
Vitamins
Vision

Beautiful! 👍

Doh! 🤬

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Psychology is the study of what?

Fossils
Human societies
Rivers
Mind and behavior

Superb!

Nope, sorry. 😢

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What does gynecology focus on?

Child psychology
Digestion
Bones
Female reproductive health

Slay!

Doh! 🤬

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What does gerontology study?

Genetics
Aging and elderly people
Geometry
Germs

Terrific! 🥳

Doh! 🤬

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Volcanology focuses on what natural phenomenon?

Lakes
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
Earthquakes

Nice!

Doh! 🤬

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Osteology is about which part of the body?

Bones
Muscles
Skin
Lungs

That's the way!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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What does paleontology study?

Stars
Rivers
Plants
Fossils

Nice!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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Theology explores what?

Math
Microbes
Religious beliefs
Mountains

Impressive! 👍

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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What is the focus of hematology?

Blood
Heat
Herbs
Hair

Sweet!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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Ornithology focuses on which group of animals?

Insects
Reptiles
Birds
Mammals

Cool! 👍

Not quite.

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Petrology involves the study of what?

DNA
Rocks
Fruits
Fuels

Amazing! 👍

Not quite right. 😢

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Nephology is the study of what?

Insects
Clouds
The afterlife
Plants

Outstanding!

Having difficulty with this one?

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Speleology is the study of what?

Snow
Snakes
Caves
Spells

Great job!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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