The Ologies Quiz: We'll Give You the Subject Area, You Give Us the "Ology"

One of the most important sciences in the world is biology. Strides in biological studies have brought us better understanding of our minds, our bodies and how the world around us affects us. Not to mention the fact that biologists don't just study the human body, but every carbon-based life form on the planet.

To be more specific, sociology is the study of social behavior among human beings. For example, a sociopath would be discovered during a sociological study, because they exhibit antisocial behavior as well as a lack of empathy and sympathy.

"Neo" means new, and "Natal" means birth, put them together and add an -ology, and you have Neonatology, which is the subset of pediatrics that focuses on caring for sick or underdeveloped newborn children.

It's always interesting to review the baby naming trends throughout the years. However, otomatologists these days may have some issues with odd spellings and the human race disregarding capitalization rules altogether ... we're looking at you JaxSon's mom.

Volcanolgists have a pretty hot job ... literally. It is also a very tough job, because in order to study volcanoes, you also have to know quite a bit about geology, earthquakes and various other sciences.

Some people don't know that there are sciences and studies for the most basic things in the world, including defining technical terms. While you might think they are called dictionaryologists, they actually practice orismology.

Reflexology uses body maps to determine where to apply pressure to ease other parts of the body. Reflexology has its roots in Eastern medicine. It typically focuses on applying pressure to the hands and feet.

While archeology is the study of cultures of the past, there are other studies that show us what specific cultures have done. Consider the Egyptologist, and tell us why there shouldn't be Kremlinologist.

Oceanology is one of the most important sciences today. Oceanologists are teaching us the dangers of climate change and learning about what our waste is doing to sea animals all over the planet.

The best way to understand disease to study those who are not affected by the disease. What do they have that those afflicted don't? This question helps scientists find vaccinations and cures.

There are many branches of theology that get specific to the different common threads between religions. While many religions have their own stories of the past and predictions for the future, theology studies how these connect.

This isn't the study of what happens after you die. Rather, it is the study of how people cope with death, dying and terminal illness. It focuses on both the people afflicted and their families to gain a greater understanding of the human condition.

Those who study volcanology know that seismology is an incredibly important science. While many weather phenomena have warning signs, earthquakes can be a little unpredictable. Seismologists are working on a warning system for people.

If you get a little weak in the knees at the sight of blood, you shouldn't consider a career in phlebology. This science of the veins helps us understand aging, vein related diseases and blood health.

Homeopathic remedies are becoming more and more popular as we start to learn what pharmaceutical companies are trying to put into our bodies. Herbologists are getting a big name for themselves by discovering natural cures for common ailments.

If you've ever seen "Criminal Minds" you know that to be a criminologist, you have to know quite a bit about psychology, sociology and a ton of other ologies. Detectives study the way criminals work in order to gain a greater understanding on how to stop future crimes.

This branch of theology really focuses on human demise, how it will lead there and predictions made by some of the great "seers" of the past. Eschatology can also be a belief in the end of days and judgement day.

While Jane Goodall is one of the most well-known primatologists in history, there are several others who are making strides in understanding how primates communicate, find mates and get their food.

Sinology actually covers the study of the Chinese language as well as the literature, culture and civilization of China. This very specific ology helps people learn more about how the Chinese live day to day.

When you think about it, Epizootiology is one of the most important sciences in the world. By understanding how diseases occur and spread through the animal kingdom, we can understand how they are spread through humankind.

Gerontology doesn't just focus on the effects of the aging body, it also shows how society reacts to aging and what happens to our minds as we get old ... not necessarily Alzheimer's, but also how we feel when we see wrinkles on our skin.

While meteorology is the study of weather, climatology is the study of climates. It is important to remember that climate and weather are two different things, and while it can be cold outside, the climate is still warming.

With all of the creatures that people believe they've seen in this world (especially the ones who only have evidence before the days of cell phones), there has to be a study on the creatures that have not been documented in a substantial way. That's where cryptozoology comes in.

Understanding the groundwater in our world helps us understand how the world works and how we can sustain clean water sources. Geohydrology is a geological science that helps us better understand how what we put into the Earth affects us later.

A branch of botanical sciences (pun intended), dendrology is a specific science that focuses on research of trees and shrubs and their natural history. When we understand how these plants work, we learn more about sustainability as well as Earth's previous climates.

This is a study that couldn't have been done 150 years ago. As a matter of fact, it couldn't have been done before cameras actually had shutter speeds that could take pictures from airplanes. It's definitely a new science.

If you love watching birds, you might not be a true ornithologist, but you might be on the right track. True ornithologists study bird species, classifications and behaviors to understand bird populations better.

Yes, people study alien life, and it's an important science. While 20 years ago, we might have considered them crazy, with our current knowledge of space, it is clear that there has to be life out there somewhere.

Cosmetology is one of the only ologies that can be considered an art. You have to know what each cosmetic product is used for, what chemicals are in it and how it will affect your clients to actually succeed in this business.

While one might think that sociology is the study of human conduct, praxeology is a little more specific than that. Consider the study that realized that FOMO (fear of missing out) was a real thing that disturbed people and made them act a certain way.

While reptiles and amphibians seem to be two different sciences, herpetology covers them all. There are other levels of ology under herpteology that focus on specific reptiles and amphibians, but this one covers everything.

Cryobiology is all about what happens when you put living organisms into freezing temperatures. Studies like this have showed us what to do when we are afflicted with frostbite and how to protect ourselves from the cold.

Synecology doesn't just focus on human communities, it also includes communities of animals and other organisms in the wild. The interrelationships that these organisms create will sometimes directly reflect how humans interact and relate.

"Phono" means sound, and phonology is the specific study of how the sounds we make creates language. It specifically refers to how sound is patterned and distributed when we speak.

Paleoecology uses fossils and an understanding of ancient climates to figure out exactly how ancient organisms interacted with each other and their environments. It is another science that is necessary to learn about how we can adapt and interact with our environment.