General STEM/STEAM
What does the acronym STEAM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics
What is the main fossil fuel used to generate electricity in power plants?
Coal
What does the abbreviation IT stand for?
Information Technology
What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?
The Milky Way
What does the “A” in STEAM stand for?
Art(s)
Which of the following is an example of an interdisciplinary STEAM project?
A) A math equation solving competition
B) A robotic sculpture combining engineering and artistic design
C) A science test on chemical reactions
D) A coding lesson on basic programming
B) A robotic sculpture combining engineering and artistic design
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?
A) Solar energy
B) Wind energy
C) Natural gas
D) Geothermal energy
C) Natural gas
Which of the following is an example of software?
A) Hard drive
B) Printer
C) Operating system
D) CPU
C) Operating system
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
A) Mars
B) Venus
C) Saturn
D) Jupiter
D) Jupiter
Which of the following is an example of art being used in STEM?
A) A scientist drawing detailed diagrams of a plant cell
B) A dancer performing a ballet routine
C) A sculptor creating a clay statue
D) A novelist writing a fictional story
A) A scientist drawing detailed diagrams of a plant cell
Which STEAM field focuses on designing and building structures, machines, and technology?
Engineering
In nuclear power plants, which element is most commonly used as fuel?
Uranium (U-235)
What type of software is used to protect computers from malicious programs such as viruses and malware?
Antivirus software
What phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight?
A solar eclipse
What famous scientist is known for blending art and science, creating detailed anatomical drawings and inventing machines?
Leonardo da Vinci
What skill is considered essential in all STEAM fields because it involves analyzing problems and developing solutions?
Critical thinking
What is the principle that allows hydroelectric power plants to generate electricity?
The movement of water turns a turbine, converting kinetic energy into mechanical energy, which is then transformed into electrical energy.
What IT concept involves storing and accessing data over the internet instead of a local hard drive?
Cloud computing
Which planet in our solar system experiences the most extreme winds, reaching speeds over 2,000 km/h
Neptune
What is the name of the process where digital artists use software to create 3D models for video games and movies?
Computer-generated imagery (CGI)/3D modeling