Earth Science
Tower-like rocks found in Bryce Canyon National Park are called _______.
Hoodoos
A topographical map is a map of:
a) political boundaries
b) elevation
c) population density
d) climate
b) elevation
What is the additive inverse of 33?
-33
How many bones does a shark have?
a) 50
b) 22
c) 8
d) 0
d) 0
The most powerful, erosive force on earth is _________.
Water
All the waters of the earth's surface are collectively known as the __________.
a) lithosphere
b) troposphere
c) hydrosphere
d) biosphere
c) hydrosphere
If the area of a square is 25 sq cm, what is the perimeter?
20 cm
What hormone does the pancreas produce?
a) melatonin
b) insulin
c) adrenaline
d) estrogen
b) insulin
What percentage of the earth is land?
a) 70%
b) 30%
c) 20%
d) 10%
b) 30%
An island chain created by volcanic activity is called a(n) __________.
a) archipelago
b) isthmus
c) atoll
d) continental shelf
a) archipelago
The middle number in an ordered list is called the ________.
a) mean
b) median
c) mode
d) standard deviation
b) median
Where are the smallest bones (called Stapes) in the human body?
a) middle ear
b) little toe
c) nose
d) eyes
a) middle ear
All are eras on the timeline, except:
a) precambrian
b) paleozoic
c) mesozoic
d) triassic
d) triassic (is a period, not an era)
There are about 20 countries where Spanish is the official language. Name 3 spanish-speaking countries besides Spain.
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela.
What is the acronym for the order of operations and what does it stand for?
PEMDAS
Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction
What is the scientific term for the production of light by living organisms?
a) synergy
b) photosynthesis
c) effervescence
d) bioluminescence
d) bioluminescence