Question

Entomology is the science that studies

• A. Behavior of human beings
• B. Insects
• C. The origin and history of technical and scientific terms
• D. The formation of rocks

Hint:

Entomology is the branch of zoology that focuses on the study of insects, which make up a large portion of the animal kingdom.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding entomology.
Entomology is the branch of zoology that focuses on the study of insects. It is a specialized field within biology.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) Behavior of human beings: This is the study of human behavior, not related to entomology.
(B) Insects: Correct — Entomology is specifically concerned with the study of insects.
(C) The origin and history of technical and scientific terms: This refers to etymology, not entomology.
(D) The formation of rocks: This is geology, not entomology.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (B) Insects, as entomology is the science that studies insects.

Answer 2

Words ending in "-ology" describe the study of something, so the key is to identify what "entom-" refers to and match it against the options.

1. Behavior of human beings: The study of human behavior generally falls under psychology or sociology, fields with entirely different root words, not "entom-."
2. Insects: The root "entomon" is Greek for "insect," so "entomology" is built directly from the word for insect plus "the study of," matching this option exactly.
3. The origin and history of technical and scientific terms: This describes etymology, a similarly spelled but different word built from "etymon" (true meaning of a word), not "entomon."
4. The formation of rocks: This describes geology, built from "geo-" (earth), unrelated to the root of "entomology."

Matching the Greek root "entomon" to its meaning confirms the field is about insects.

Therefore, the correct answer is Insects.