General Knowledge
What animal is the largest living mammal?
The Blue Whale
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
How many different states does water exist in within the water cycle?
Three
How many traditional senses does a human have?
Five
What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?
100 degrees Celsius
How many oceans are there on earth?
Five.
(Indian, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Southern)
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
What is the process where water moves from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere as water vapor?
Evaporation
Which organ in the human body is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
The kidneys
What is the study of fossils called?
Palaeontology
How many seas are there on earth?
50
What is the warmest planet in our solar system?
Venus
What is the term for the process where water is lost into the environment from plants?
Transpiration
Which organ in the human body produces insulin?
The pancreas
What is the hardest natural substance known?
Diamond
How many continents are there in the Southern hemisphere?
Four.
(Australia, South America, Africa, Antartica)
What is the name of the closest star to Earth?
The Sun
What percentage of the earth’s water is salt water?
97.5%
What part of the cell is responsible for producing energy?
Mitochondria
What is the name of the study of rocks and earth’s crust?
Geology
Which country in the world is the most dry/arid?
Chile
How long does it take for light from the Sun to reach Earth?
8 minutes and 20 seconds.
What percentage of the earth’s ice is found in Antarctica (Approx)?
90%
How many bones is a baby born with?
300
What is the most common gas in Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen