Physical science is the study of inanimate natural objects and the laws that govern them. It includes a range of topics, such as:
- Physics: The study of matter and energy
- Chemistry: The study of substances, their properties, and reactions, especially at the micro-level
- Earth science: The study of the Earth's structure, atmosphere, weather, seas, and land, and how they are connected
- Space science or astronomy: The study of planets, stars, and galaxies
- Biochemistry: The study of organic chemicals produced and processed by living organisms, such as enzymes and hormones
- Geology: The study of the Earth's physical structure and substances, the history of rocks, and the most economic way to use the world's resources
- Meteorology: The study of the atmosphere
