Earth & Space
The planet we live on is called?
Earth
Name 2 gases that humans breathe.
Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen.
According to the Quran, what is all life created from?
Water
What is a material that allows electricity to flow?
Conductor.
What is a tool to measure temperature?
Thermometer
The force that keeps us on the ground is called?
Gravity
The variety of living things on Earth is called?
Biodiversity
In the Qur’an, Allah tells us that He created everything in pairs. Name one example of a pair in science.
Possible answers: Night & Day, Positive & Negative charges,
What happens to a light bulb when there is a break in the circuit?
The light turns off.
What is a tool to look at very small objects called?
Microscope
What layer of gases surrounds Earth?
The Atmosphere
What is the place where plants, animals, and their environment interact called?
Ecosystem
Can you name 5 animals that are mentioned by name in the Quran?
Possible Answers: Bee, cow, ants, spider, monkey, pig, calf, elephant, etc...
What is a material that does not allow electricity to flow?
Insulator
What is a tool used to measure mass?
Balance Scale
The 8th planet, farthest from the Sun is called?
Neptune
What does Allah mention about honey in Surah Al-Nahl?
In it there is "healing for people".
i.e.: a cure
The Qur’an describes fire as both a punishment and a blessing. Name 2 scientific uses of fire/heat that benefits humans.
Cooking, warmth, generating electricity, purifying water, etc...
What is a battery?
A source of stored chemical energy that powers a circuit.
What is the scientific method? Name 2 steps.
The step-by-step process scientists use to test ideas.
Forming a hypothesis
Doing an Experiment
Observation
Analysis
Making conclusions
Can you name 4 celestial bodies mentioned in the Quran?
(+100 if you know a 5th!)
Possible answers: Stars (An-Najm), Sun (Al-Shams), Moon (Al-Qamar), Planets (Al-Kawakib), Sirius (Al-Shi'ra), Constellations (Al-Buruj)
Name 3 ways in which you can protect the environment.
Different possible answers.
Imam Ali (ع) said: “Your cure is within you, but you do not sense it.” Give two example of how the human body heals itself.
Possible answers: blood clotting, immune system fighting germs, broken bones healing, etc...
The flow of electric charge through a circuit is called?
Current
If a substance can burn through your table. What is it called?