Easy Science
Crust, mantle, and core
How many bones do sharks have?
None
What is hydrogen oxide?
water
If it were possible to fly a plane to Pluto, how long would it take?
800 yrs
What is the largest mammal in North America?
bison
What do you call a volcano that is not erupting?
dormant
How long does it take for light to reach earth?
8 minutes and 20 seconds
What is the most abundant element in the Earth’s crust?
oxygen
What shape is the moon?
lemon
How long can beavers hold their breath underwater?
15 min
How do you determine the age of a tree?
By the number of rings in the trunk
What does a Geiger counter measure
radiation
What is the symbol for iron on the periodic table?
FE
Who was the first American woman in space?
Sally Ride
Which animal did Australia go to “war” with in 1932?
Emu
What do you call molten rock before it has erupted?
magma
How long do goldfish have memories
6 months
When was the first Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded?
1901
Which two planets have no moons?
Mercury and Venus
What animal kills the most humans each year?
mosquito
Who is credited with coming up with the theory of Evolution
Charles Darwin
What is the largest desert in the world
Antartica
What element is a diamond composed of?
Carbon
What color is the sunset on Mars?
blue
How long was the largest blue whale ever measured?
She was 110′ 17″.