Physical Science
What physical state of matter is intermediate between a solid and gas?
Liquid
What organelle functions to isolate a human cell’s chromosomes from the cytoplasm?
Nucleus
What is the general name for the rising and falling of sea levels in response to the forces exerted by the Moon and Sun?
Tides
How many degrees are in one-third of a right angle?
30
The number 4.56 × 1011 has how many zeroes?
9
Which of the following BEST describes the term static:
A) stationary
B) low
C) constant
D) used
A) stationary
How many permanent teeth does a typical adult human have?
32
Approximately what fraction of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans:
A) one-half
B) two-thirds
C) seven-tenths
D) four-fifths
C) seven-tenths
Round the number 535,279 to the nearest ten-thousand:
540,000
Name all of the following 3 choices that are measurements units for speed: mach; newton; knots
Mach and Knots
Isotopes of the same element are based on their different numbers of what atomic particle?
Neutrons
How many canine teeth does the typical human adult have?
4
The hydrologic cycle describes the circulation of Earth’s:
A) tides
B) water
C) sediments
D) rocks
B) water
Every triangle has how many vertices?
3
If there are 640 ounces of water in 5 gallons, how many ounces are in ½ gallon?
64
What atomic particle balances the charge of protons to produce a neutral atom?
Electron
Most of the heart is composed of which of the following types of tissues:
A) epithelial
B) connective
C) nervous
D) muscle
D) muscle
What is the name of the rock that makes up most of the ocean floor and volcanic ocean islands?
Basalt
If the perimeter of a triangle is 45 centimeters and the lengths of two of its sides are 16 and 12 centimeters, find the length of the third side, in centimeters:
17
Name all of the following 4 choices that are measurement units of area: meter; hectare; acre; mile
Hectare, Acre
What term do scientists use for the force of gravity acting on anything that has mass?
Weight
What is the primary oxygen-carrying protein found in red blood cells?
Hemoglobin
Which of the Gas giant planets is closest to the Sun?
Jupiter
In a right triangle, what is the name for the side opposite the 90º angle?
Hypotenuse
What is the common name for the antiseptic, found in many homes, that decomposes into water and oxygen?
Hydrogen Peroxide