Words ending in –logy 4

Words ending in -logy have an important role in the domain of science. The suffix -logy comes from the Greek word logia (sayings, teachings), from logos (word, speech), and is primarily used to denote a scientific discipline or field of study. (Note that there are exceptions, however: anthology, apology, etc.)

In the list of words below, match the words ending in -logy with the correct scientific discipline or field of study. But be careful! To make the quiz more challenging, we have provided more answers than there are questions!

1. ichthyology
2. petrology
3. malacology
4. astacology
5. tocology
6. carcinology
7. topology