Earth Science
Life Science
General Science
Physical Science
Math
100
Which of the following is a volcanic rock that is so lightweight that it can sometimes float on water: W) Obsidian X) Granite Y) Pumice Z) Basalt
Y. Pumice
100
What is the largest organ of your body?
THE SKIN! (I remember being super shocked learning that)
100
How many planets are orbiting around our sun right now?
8
100
Which of the following is the inverse of electrical resistance? W) voltage X) conductivity Y) amperage Z) ohm
X. Conductivity
100
Simplify: 2x-8 = 2(9x+2)
-.75 or -3/4
200
What is Jupiter's biggest moon?
Ganymede
200
How many chambers does the heart of a shark have?
2 (Sorry if nobody gets this)
200
Name all of the following 4 choices that are NOT SI units: meter; kilogram; degree Celsius; mole
degree Celsius
200
In the early 20th century, physicists were unknowingly fissioning uranium by which of the following methods: W) bombardment with neutrons X) combining heavy isotopes of plutonium Y) exposing uranium to high temperatures Z) exposing heavy elements to immense pressure using explosive devices in heavy-walled containment vessels
W. BOMBARDMENT WITH NEUTRONS (GO LISA MEITNER!)
200
What is .5 x .5 x (4/3) x 2 ?
2/3 or .6666666666....
300
What type of BOUNDARY exists where plates are neither produced nor destroyed. (i.e. Where rifting occurs)
Divergent Boundary
300
What are the FOUR main human blood types? (No O negative or "charges" like that)
A, B, O, and AB (I'm AB!)
300
Galaxies are: W) clouds of gases around stars X) clusters of billions of stars Y) rare in the universe Z) always spherical in shape
X. Clusters of billions of stars
300
Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture: W) 5.0% glucose solution X) rubbing alcohol Y) mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases Z) concrete
Z. Concrete
300
If a staple-gun misfires 5 times for every 200 shots, how many times will it be expected to misfire in 4,000 shots?
100
400
Which of the following is a true tidal wave: W) tsunami X) tidal bore Y) rip current Z) tidal range
X. Tidal Bore
400
Encephalitis is an inflammation of what organ?
The Brain
400
In a compound light microscope, the lens closest to the specimen is usually called the....?
Objective (Again, sorry if nobody gets this)
400
How many carbons are there in an ethanol molecule?
2 (Sorry if no one gets this...again)
400
Which of the following best describes two angles that share a common side and a common vertex and do not overlap: W) adjacent X) parallel Y) alternate Z) vertical
W. Adjacent
500
Marble is mostly made of: W) quartz X) granite Y) dolomite Z) calcite
Z. Calcite
500
What scientist is sometimes considered the father of genetics because of his extensive studies on the patterns of inheritance?
Gregor Mendel
500
Which of the following is a highly contagious disease and is easily spread from person to person by simply coughing or sneezing: W) HIV X) Lyme disease Y) chickenpox Z) cellulitis
Y) chickenpox (I didn't expect that...but I guess it makes sense...compared to HIV)
500
J. J. Thomson primarily used what instrument to discover electrons: W) cathode ray tube X) torsion balance Y) interferometer Z) mass spectrometer
W. Cathode Ray Tube
500
How many prime numbers are between 1 and 100?
25
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