Chemistry - Matter and Separation
This state of matter has a fixed shape and a fixed volume, and its particles only vibrate in place. What is it?
Solid
It takes the Earth exactly this long to complete one full rotation on its own axis. How long is it?
24 hours (or one day)
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
In this sport, players try to kick a ball into a net without using their hands, unless they are the goalkeeper. What is it?
Soccer (or football)
This popular video game lets players mine blocks, fight creepers, and build entire worlds. What is it?
Minecraft
You would use this technique to separate trapped dirt or sand from water using a funnel and a special porous paper. What is it?
Filtration
We experience this natural phenomenon because the Earth is tilted on its axis as it orbits the Sun. What is it?
The seasons
This country is famous for its pyramids, the Sphinx, and the ancient Nile River. What is it?
Egypt
This global multi-sport event is held every four years, featuring both Summer and Winter editions. What is it?
The Olympic Games
This pop superstar's massive worldwide concert tour is called "The Eras Tour." Who is she?
Taylor Swift
According to particle theory, what happens to the speed and spacing of particles when a substance is heated?
They move faster and spread further apart (expand)
This is the specific phase of the moon when it is positioned directly between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible to us. What is it called?
New Moon
What is the largest ocean on Planet Earth?
Pacific Ocean
In cricket, if a batsman hits the ball over the boundary rope without it touching the ground, how many runs do they score?
Six
In the movie Inside Out, this blue character is always drooping around and making everyone feel a bit down. Who is she?
Sadness
This technique separates a liquid from a solution by boiling it, trapping the vapor, and cooling it back into a liquid in a separate flask. What is it?
Distillation
Ocean tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of which celestial body?
The Moon
This famous scientist developed the theory of relativity and is known for the equation E=mc2. Who is he?
Albert Einstein
This American basketball superstar is often called "King James" and plays for the LA Lakers. Who is he?
LeBron James
What is the name of the fictional wizarding school that Harry Potter attends?
Hogwarts
What is the direct transition of a substance from a solid to a gas, skipping the liquid phase entirely (like dry ice)?
Sublimation
These extra-strong tides occur during New and Full moons when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align in a straight line. What are they called?
Spring tides
What is the only mammal capable of true, sustained flight?
A bat
This swimming stroke is widely considered the hardest and most exhausting because it requires lifting both arms over the water simultaneously. What is it?
Butterfly stroke
This social media app, famous for short-form videos and viral dances, has a logo that looks like a musical note. What is it?
TikTok