On a map, are the lines that run parallel to the equator called
Lines of latitude
100
What would an astronomer study?
Stars and planets
100
Who proposed the law of motion that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction?
Sir Isaac Newton
100
What do we call a scientist who studies fossils from dinosaurs?
Paleontologist
100
What does a volcanologist study?
Volcanoes
200
What is the largest body of water on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
200
How many planets orbit our sun? A. 7 B. 8 C. 11
Eight planets (answer B) orbit our sun.
200
Which branch of science deals with the study of motion, forces, & energy?
Physics
200
How many horns could be found on the head of a triceratops?
3
200
Albert Einstein was a scientist famous for his work on physics. Where was he born? A. Germany, B. United States, C. France
Germany
300
Are Europe and North America drifting closer together or farther apart?
Farther - The Atlantic Ocean is expanding by a few centimeters each year due to sea floor spreading.
300
Which element gives Mars its reddish-orange color?
Fe- Iron
300
Which is the correct way to calculate the speed of an object? A. Distance multiplied by time B. Distance divided by time C. Time divided by distance
Distance divided by time
300
Which type of rock is the best for fossil hunting?
Sedimentary
300
What was invented by Samuel F. B. Morse in 1837? A. Typewriter, B. Telephone, C. Telegraph
C. Telegraph
400
How many times a day do high tides occur around the world?
2
400
If you wanted to view the stars in the night sky, would you use:
Refracting telescope
400
The fixed point on which a lever moves is called: A. fulcrum. B. anchor. C. pivot.
A. fulcrum
400
During which era did dinosaurs rule the land? A. Precambrian B. Paleozoic C. Mesozoic D. Cenozoic
Mesozoic
400
What does a herpetologist study?
Reptiles
500
What percent of the world’s population live in the United States? A. 6% B. 12% C. 18% D. 24%
A. 6%
500
Halley’s Comet was seen most recently in 1985-1986. When is it expected to return?
return in 2061 (answer B). It returns about every 76 years.
500
Which law of motion states, “An object in motion will remain in motion and an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force?”
Newtons 1st law
500
Vertebrates are animals with backbones. Which of the following were the earliest known vertebrates? A. Frogs B. Fish C. Snakes D. turtles
B. Fish
500
What did Edward Binney and Harold Smith invent in 1903?