Science
What force keeps planets in orbit around a star?
Gravity
Solve for x --> 52 - 4x = 16
x = 9
Who founded Microsoft?
Bill Gates
What is the largest animal on Earth?
Blue Whale
What molecule carries genetic information?
DNA
What organelle synthesizes energy for the cell?
Mitochondria
What is the area of a triangle with a height of 8 cm and a length of 4 cm
16 cm^2
What is the difference between hardware and software?
Hardware is physical parts; software is programs or instructions
How many bones are in the human body?
206
Enzymes speed up reactions by lowering what?
Activation Energy
What high-energy particles surround the nucleus of an atom?
Electrons
What is the sum of the interior angles of a trapezoid?
360 degrees
What does “HTML” stand for?
HyperText Markup Language
What’s the only planet that spins clockwise?
What is the primary function of hemoglobin in the blood?
To carry oxygen
What is the difference between mass and weight?
Mass is constant; weight depends on gravity
What is the probability of flipping 3 tails in a row?
1/8
What does “CPU” stand for in a computer?
Central Processing Unit
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
Name the process by which plants lose water through their leaves.
Transpiration
Water expands when it freezes. What property of water causes this?
Hydrogen Bonding
What is the value of e rounded to two decimals?
2.72
What programming language is known for its snake logo?
Python
Where is the strongest muscle in the human body located?
In the jaw
What is the difference between an ionic and covalent bond?
In ionic bonds, electrons are transferred between atoms while in covalent bonds, electrons are shared.