Battle of the Neurons Average Round

Which element is the most abundant in the Earth's crust?

• Iron

• Silicon

• Aluminum

• Calcium

What is the unit of measurement for electric current?

• Volt

• Ampere

• Ohm

• Watt

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• X-rays

• Gamma rays

What is the chemical symbol for silver?

• Si

• Ag

• Sr

• Sn

Which subatomic particle is found in the nucleus of an atom and carries a positive charge?

• Electron

• Proton

• Neutron

• Photon

What is the process by which rocks and minerals break down into smaller pieces due to exposure to the environment?

• Erosion

• Subduction

• Tectonics

• Weathering

What is the term for the boundary that separates the Earth's crust from the underlying mantle, characterized by a sudden change in seismic wave velocities?

• Mantle boundary

• Mohorovičić discontinuity (Moho)

• Gutenberg zone

• Tectonic boundary

Which of the following elements is not a noble gas?

• Argon

• Xenon

• Krypton

• Radon

In the periodic table, which group of elements is known as the "rare earth elements" and includes elements with atomic numbers 57 to 71?

• Noble gases

• Halogens

• Transition metals

• Lanthanides

What is the term for the process by which an atomic nucleus splits into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a significant amount of energy?

• Nuclear fusion

• Nuclear fission

• Nuclear transmutation

• Nuclear decay