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The therapeutic use of sunlight is called

Gymnastics
Heliotherapy
Geology
Histology

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Exercises developing or displaying physical agility and coordination is called Gymnastics.

The science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it is called Geology.

The study of the microscopic structure of tissues is called Histology.

1. The study of duration of life is called

Calligraphy
Ceramics
Chronobiology
Chronology

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The art of beautiful handwriting is called Calligraphy.

The art of making objects from clay is called Ceramics.

The study of historical records to establish the dates of past events is called Chronology.

2. The science of law is called

Iconology
Jurisprudence
Lexicography
Numismatics

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The study of visual imagery and its symbolism and interpretation is called Iconology.

The practice of compiling dictionaries Lexicography

The study or collection of coins, paper currency, and medals is called Numismatics.

3. The scientific study of teeth is called

Odontology
Ornithology
Orthoepy
Pedagogy

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The scientific study of birds is called Ornithology.

The correct or accepted pronunciation of words is called Orthoepy.

The method and practice of teaching, esp. as an academic subject or theoretical concept is called Pedagogy.

4. The study and tracing of lines of descent or development is called

Ganealogy
Ergonomy
Eugenics
Genetics

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The study of effect of environment on workers is called Ergonomy.

The science of improving a human population by controlled breeding to increase the occurrence of desirable heritable characteristics is called Eugenics.

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics is called Genetics.

5. The art of making fireworks is called

Chromatics
Cosmogony
Cosmography
Cosmology

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The science of the nature of heavenly bodies is called Cosmogony.

The science that describes and maps the main features of the universe is called Cosmography.

The science of the nature, origin and history of the universe is called Cosmology.