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Astronomy is in the 520 section of the Dewey Decimal System.

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What is a Dewey Classification?

The Dewey Decimal Classification system is a library classification system used to organize books by subject. It assigns unique numerical codes to different subjects to help libraries arrange books by topic, making it easier for users to locate specific materials.


The solar system is studied in the scientific discipline called .?

Astronomy


What are the categories in the Dewey Decimal classification system?

The Dewey decimal classification system's 10 major categories are:000 Generalities100 Philosophy and Psychology200s - Religion300s - Social Sciences400s - Language / Linguistics500s -Pure Sciences & Mathematics600s - Technology (Applied Sciences)700s - Arts & Recreation800s - Literature900s - Geography & History92-biography F-fictionEach "hundred" is divided into ten divisions, and each "ten" into single digits and decimals, as the topics become more specific. There are a number of protocols used to assign Dewey numbers, which fill 4 volumes in the latest edition of DDC.Great link for far more detailhttp://www-lib.nearnorth.edu.on.ca/dewey/ddc.htm


A good example of an artificial system of classification is?

The Dewey Decimal Classification system used in libraries is a good example of an artificial system of classification. It categorizes books based on their subject matter through a numerical system, allowing for efficient organization and retrieval of information.