Aerolithologists study meteorites. They are a type of astronomer. This type of scientist works in the field where they collect meteorites. They also work in the laboratory where they study these rocks under the microscope.
2. Carpologist
Answer: Fruit
A carpologist is a botanist who studies fruit. Carpologists work in the laboratory, in the field, and in the classroom. They are very interested in the fruit, the seeds, and the leaves of these plants.
3. Orology
Answer: Mountains
Orology is a field of physical geography. Orologists are interested in mountains. They do most of their work in the field where they study how mountains form and how they decay.
4. Pathology
Answer: Disease
A pathologist studies the causes and the effects of disease. Most pathologists work in laboratories where they examine body tissues attempting to help the fields of medicine and law.
5. Meteorology
Answer: Weather
Meteorology is the study of weather. Meteorologists are often seen on the television news, where they provide weather forecasts. Meteorology has moved forward greatly in the last part of the 20th century when the use of computers became more common.
6. Mineralogy
Answer: Gemstones
Mineralogy is the study of the structure, formation, and geographical distribution of minerals such as gemstones (like diamonds, for example). This is a specialized field of geology.
7. Zoology
Answer: Animals
A zoologist is someone who studies animals. They may work in many different places such as zoos, Veterinarians offices or out in the field.
8. Neonatology
Answer: Newborn humans
A neonatologist is someone who works with newborn babies. This field of medicine deals specifically with the babies, not with the mothers.
9. Dermatology
Answer: Skin
A dermatologist is a doctor who works with human skin. They take extra classes of study at the university to learn even more about the human skin and the importance of the largest human body organ.
10. Seismology
Answer: Earthquakes
Seismology is the study of earthquakes. A seismologist studies the causes of earthquakes and attempts to predict when one might occur. They can work in the laboratory and in the field.
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