Astronomy
How many planets are there in our solar system?
8
Which element has an atomic number of 1?
Hydrogen
What is the acceleration of gravity on Earth?
9.8m/s2
Where is your DNA mostly stored inside your cells?
What scale do scientists use to measure the magnitudes of earth quakes?
Richter Scale
When a meteoroid enters Earth's atmosphere and successfully hits the ground, it is called this.
Meteorite
An endothermic reaction:
A) Releases Heat
B) Absorbs Heat
J is the unit for energy. What does J stand for?
A) Jesper
B) Joule
C) Junde
D) Jelly Belly
B) Joule
This is commonly referred to as "The powerhouse of the cell"
What is the tallest mountain on Earth?
Mt. Everest
Which planets have rings?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What is the ONLY metal that is a liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
What is Isaac Newton's first law of motion?
Every object will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless compelled to change its state by the action of an external force.
This slender, threadlike appendage allows microscopic bacteria to swim
Flagella (Flagellum)
Approximately how old is the Earth?
A) 4.5 million years
B) 450 million years
C) 4.5 billion years
D) 45 billion years
C) 4.5 billion years
How many lightyears across is the Milky Way's diameter?
A) 10,000 LY
B) 100,000 LY
C)1,000,000 LY
D) 10,000,000 LY
B) 100,000 LY
What is silver's chemical symbol?
Ag
What are the 4 fundamental states of matter?
What is the closest relative to modern humans?
A) Bananas
B) Honey Bees
C) Yeast
D) Apples
A) Bananas (we share approximately 60% similar DNA)
What is the most common element on Earth?
Iron (around 32%)
Which planets do NOT have moons?
Mercury and Venus
What is the only letter that does not appear in the periodic table?
J
When a solid transitions directly to a gas, it is undergoing what physical process?
AB negative (only 1% of the U.S. population)
What are the names of the three time periods that dinosaurs existed?
Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous