Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: blase, worldly(adj) very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world. the blase traveler refers to the ocean he has crossed as `the pond'; the benefits of his worldly wisdom. blase, bored(adj) uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence.
But in reality biology is much more complex than the physical sciences, and understanding it requires more, not less, brain work. Biological processes of course are consequences of physics and chemistry, which is why we require our biology students to study the physical sciences. But organisms are also historical entities, and that's where the complexities arise. The facts of physics and chemistry are constant across time and space.
Studying rocks and minerals can help you learn about Earth. A rock is made from two or more minerals. A mineral might contain just one chemical element or more than one element. Scientists guess that the Earth contains about 4,000 different minerals. The diamond is the Earthâs hardest mineral. A diamond is so hard that itâs possible to cut a diamond with another diamond.