Biology
What do we call the basic (smallest) unit of life?
Cells
What is the only metal that is a liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
What is the opposite of 'matter'?
Antimatter
Which war was the only one that saw nuclear weapons used?
World War 2 (USA nuked Japan)
How many planets are in our solar system?
8 (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune)
Which Scientist created the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
Name all SIX indicators of a chemical reaction.
Bubbles, Odour, Colour Change, Temp. change, Heat/Light, Precipitate
What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed/transferred
What do the BOLTSS stand for?
Border, Orientation, Legend, Title, Scale, Scoure
What age is your brain FULLY formed (stops growing)?
25
Which 2 mammals lay eggs?
What is the chemical symbol for Potassium?
K
What do you get when you mix all colours of the rainbow?
White
Which continent has the most countries?
Africa (54)
Which character from The Muppets has a Science-themed name?
Beaker
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
Tooth enamel
H2O is water. What substance is H2O2, and what extra atom is in each molecule?
Bleach, with an extra oxygen atom
How many times can you fold a piece of paper in half without specialised equipment (e.g. steamroller)?
7 (The Mythbusters got 8 with a steamroller)
Which Mongolian warlord is known as the 'Greatest Mass Murderer in History?'
Genghis Khan (responsible for killing 10% of the population)
Which language has the most words in it?
English! (200,000)
What is the largest human organ by surface area?
Skin
What is the Chemical symbol for Platinum?
Pt
How many times hotter than the sun is lightning?
1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
3
How long ago was the Great Pyramid of Giza built?
1000, 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000, 3500, 4000, 4500, 5000 years ago
4500 years ago
Which THREE AFL clubs are celebrating 100 years in the AFL in 2025?
Hawthorn, North Melbourne, Western Bulldogs