Science
What is the name of the process by which cells convert glucose into energy?
Cellular respiration
What programming language was developed by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s?
Python
What simple machine does a seesaw represent?
Lever
What is the value of π (pi) rounded to four decimal places?
3.1416
What is the Greenhouse effect?
Traps heat in atmosphere
What is the chemical formula for table salt?
NaCl (Sodium chloride)
In the context of computer programming, what does the acronym "API" stand for?
Application Programming Interface
What is the purpose of a pulley in engineering?
Changes the direction of force or motion
Determine the solution to the trigonometric equation sin2(x) + cos2(x) = 1
Any real number
Which is the most abundant element in the universe?
Hydrogen
In physics, what is the term for the resistance of a fluid to flowing?
Viscosity
What is Moore's law?
The observation that the number of transistors on computer chips doubles approximately every two years is known as Moore's Law. Moore's Law is not a law of nature, but an observation of a long-term trend in how technology is changing.
Who is often credited with the invention of the modern alternating current (AC) electrical supply system?
Nikola Tesla
Solve for x in the equation: 4x2 − 9 =0
x = ± 3/2
What is the name of the tallest grass on earth?
Bamboo
What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Who is considered the "father of the computer mouse" for inventing the first mouse?
Douglas Engelbart
In construction, what is the purpose of scaffolding?
Provides a temporary platform for workers and materials
Find the derivative of the function f(x)=e2x
f'(x) = 2e2x
What is the study of mushrooms called?
Mycology
Which element has the highest melting point at standard pressure?
Tungsten
In computer networking, what does the acronym "DNS" stand for?
Domain Name System
What is the purpose of a geotechnical engineer in construction projects?
Analyzes soil and rock conditions to ensure stable foundations and safe construction
5x − 4y = -10
-4x + 5y = 8
X = -2, and Y = 0
What is the largest desert in the world?
It’s not the Sahara, but actually Antarctica!
A desert is a barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs and, consequently, living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life. The lack of vegetation exposes the unprotected surface of the ground to denudation.