NIH
People in Science
Animal/Insect Science
Autonomy
Biology
100

What does NIH stand for?

What is National Institutes of Health?

100

This scientist was known for his wild hairstyle and his theory of gravity. Who is he?

Who is Isaac Newton?

100

Clue: These small insects are known for their hard outer shells and love to crawl on leaves. What are they?

What are Ladybugs?

100

What are the large objects that orbit the sun?

What are planets?

100

What is the name of the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water?

What is photosynthesis?

200

What does CSR stand for?

What is Center for Scientific Review?

200

She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and is famous for her research on radioactivity. Who is she?

Who is Marie Curie?

200

This animal is the largest mammal on Earth and communicates using low-frequency sounds. What is it?

What is a Blue Whale?

200

What is the huge galaxy that we can see at night?

What is the Milky Way Galaxy?

200

Which part of the body helps us breathe by taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide?

What are the lungs?

300

Who is the director of CSR?

Who is Noni Byrnes?

300

Clue: In 1928, this scientist discovered Penicillin, the world’s first antibiotic substance derived from molds. Who is he?

Who is Alexander Fleming?

300

This insect is famous for its ability to change color to match its surrounding and is known for its slow movement. What is it?

What is a Chameleon?

300

These are human made objects that have been sent into space to orbit around the Earth to relay commutations, take pictures, and perform other tasks

What are satellites? 

300

What is the powerhouse of the cell, responsible for generating energy through cellular respiration?

What is mitochondria?

400

How many institutes and centers does the NIH have?

What is 27?

400

This scientist formulated the theory of relativity, which revolutionized our understanding of space, time, and gravity. Who is he?

Who is Albert Einstein?

400

These mammals are the only flying mammals and are capable of using echolocation to navigate and hunt for food. What are they?

What are bats?

400

What are the dark spots on the surface of the sun?

What are sunspots?

400

Which process involves the passing of traits from parents to offspring, contributing to genetic variation within a population?

What is heredity of genetics?

500

The NIH is a part of which larger government department?

What is the department of Health and Human Services?

500

This British physicist is famous for his contributions to quantum theory, particularly for his formulation of the uncertainty principle. Who is he?

Who is Werner Heisenberg?

500

This marine mammal is known for its high intelligence, complex social behaviors, and ability to use tools. What is it?

What is a dolphin?

500

This is known as the “Red Planet.”

What is Mars?

500

What term describes the process by which cells multicellular organisms become specialized for specific functions during development?

What is differentiation or cell specialization?

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