Can You Guess the Branch of Science From an Emoji Sequence?

By: Beth Hendricks
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can You Guess the Branch of Science From an Emoji Sequence?
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About This Quiz

Science has a long and varied history. As far back as 4000 B.C., human beings tried to make sense of the universe through observation of the sky and stars. They laid the groundwork for the study of diseases and medications, looking to plants and natural elements around them to find relief. Fast-forward a few years, and you'll find scholars in Greece and Asia who started developing and applying mathematical equations to explain things like matter and energy. And we haven't even gotten to guys like Albert Einstein or Nikola Tesla yet!

Merriam-Webster defines science as "the state of knowing." That means, if there's anything in the universe that can be observed - from the weather to animals to communities - there's an "-ology" that fits. Biology, meteorology, audiology, zoology ... and the list goes on! The question is: Are you a prodigy of the "-ologies?" Do you know what the study of telmatology is? That's learning about swamps. How about the study of stomatology? That's learning about the mouth. See what we mean? There's a branch of science for a whole world of knowledge you may never have known existed.

Master the "-ologies" in this quiz by matching a sequence of emojis and a brief description to the correct branch of science. You're under the microscope! Prove you have what it takes to master the science of emoji-ology!

Acoustics
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Musicians love it. Which branch of science focuses on the physics of sound?
Acoustics
Audiology
Phrenology
Pneumatics
aerodynamics
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How objects move through the air: Which branch of science focuses on this topic?
Magirics
Acarology
Aerodynamics
Penology
Agrobiology
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All living things need nutrients. Which branch of science studies soil nutrition?
Loimology
Biology
Agrobiology
Melology

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anatomy
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Your leg bone is connected to your knee bone. Which of these is the study of the human body?
Zoology
Physics
Anatomy
Biology
Anemology
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You might need a coat if you get involved in which area of windy study?
Anemology
Angiology
Spectrology
Ornithology
Anthropology
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Curious why people act the way they do? You might want to study which of these branches of science?
Paleontology
Anthropology
Limacology
Aristology

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Apiology
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Buzzzzzz! Which of these fields of science is concerned with the study of honey bees?
Kinesiology
Apiology
Beeology
Honeyatics
Aromachology
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What's that smell? This branch of science focuses on fragrances and odors and human reaction. What is it?
Lepidopterology
Aromachology
Hygrometry
Immunology
Astronomy
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Galileo Galilei was famous in this field, which examines stars, planets and galaxies. What is it?
Kalology
Cytology
Astronomy
Entomology

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Audiology
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Speak up, we can't hear you. Which of these branches of science studies ear and hearing issues?
Immunology
Audiology
Cosmetology
Cardiology
Biology
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It's the circle of life. Which of these scientific fields deals with the study of life?
Ergonomics
Eschatology
Biology
Gerontology
botany
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Green thumb? You might like to study which of these areas of science that focuses on plants?
Histology
Botany
Graphology
Heliology

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Bromatology
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Did you know you can study hamburgers? This branch of science is the study of food. What is it called?
Hepatology
Bromatology
Hydrogeology
Loxodromy
Cardiology
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Which of these branches of science deals with matters of the heart (and we don't mean love)?
Dermatology
Cardiology
Hepatology
Irenology
Chemistry
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Remember studying the periodic table? This branch of science deals with these elements and how they interact. What is it called?
Mesology
Neurology
Chemistry
Physiology

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Conchology
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She sells seashells by the seashore. What branch of science would she study if she were interested in shells?
Onomastics
Shellology
Conchology
Muscology
Demography
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If you dig the study of population density, births and deaths, which of these branches of science might be your favorite?
Cosmetology
Demography
Psychology
Embryology
Dermatology
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If you have a skin rash or a problem with your fingernails, you'd want to see a doctor who specializes in which of these?
Dermatology
Gastronomy
Hermatology
Psychology

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Ecology
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Which of these branches of science deals with the study of the environment and living beings that inhabit it?
Epistemology
Ecology
Garbology
Metrology
Emetology
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This question might gross you out. Which brand of science studies the act of vomiting?
Nostology
Metallurgy
Odontology
Emetology
Entomology
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Beetles, ants and mosquitos ... oh my! What field of science do people study to learn more about insects?
Entomology
Ichnology
Exobiology
Genethlialogy

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Epidemiology
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If there's ever a zombie outbreak, this field of science may help us understand it. What is it?
Enigmatology
Epidemiology
Zoology
Genesiology
Ergonomics
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Have you ever had someone study you at work? This branch of science does just that. What is it called?
Glossology
Ergonomics
Fluviology
Geneology
Gerontology
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There's a branch of science that is specifically interested in your grandma and grandpa. What is it?
Graminology
Gerontology
Hagiology
Koniology

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Hematology
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Dracula might have made a career out of this branch of science. Which of these deals with the study of blood?
Cardiology
Hematology
Oncology
Radiology
Ichthyology
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Here fishy, fishy, fishy! Which of these branches of science studies fish?
Ichthyology
Kymatology
Etymology
Ornithology
Marine biology
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Studying ocean life wouldn't be a bad gig. What is this branch of science called?
Pharology
Marine biology
Onomasiology
Pisteology

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Meteorology
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You may find a person who studied weather on your local news broadcast. What branch of science are they interested in?
Phytology
Meteorology
Podology
Tempestology
Odontology
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Smile! This branch of science is concerned with the study of teeth. What is it called?
Toreutics
Odontology
Urology
Speleology
Ophthalmology
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Eye see you! Which branch of science concerns the study of the eye and eye disorders?
Sphygmology
Ophthalmology
Rhinology
Primatology

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Pharmacology
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This branch of science concerns the use of effects of medications. What is it called?
Sarcology
Pharmacology
Psychopathology
Stemmatology
Psychology
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If you need someone to get inside your mind, someone who studied this branch of science will help. What is it?
Psychology
Sociology
Dendrology
Cynology
Seismology
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Which of these weather-related branches of science focuses on the study of earthquakes?
Seismology
Volcanology
Tempestology
Meteorology

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Selenology
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Goodnight, moon. Which branch of science would be cool to study if you're a moon lover?
Tegestology
Somatology
Pyrgology
Selenology
Ornithology
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Some scientists study birds. It's a branch of science known as which of these?
Helcology
Herpetology
Ornithology
Gemmology
Toxicology
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You might hear of someone having a screening to detect poisonous substances in the body. What branch of science covers this type of study?
Fluviology
Toxicology
Garbology
Histology

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Urbanology
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New York, Los Angeles, Houston, too. What branch of science is concerned with studying places such as these?
Ruralology
Cityology
Urbanology
Hoplology
Vexillology
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"You're a grand old flag!" Did you know flags have their own branch of science? Which is it?
Flagenomics
Vexillology
Typhlology
Vitrics
Zoology
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People who love animals may choose to study this field of science. What is it?
Zoology
Typography
Uranology
Mallology

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