5-6 Science Knowledge Bowl Quiz

What are the three main branches of science?

• Geology, Botany, Zoology

• Astronomy, Ecology, Genetics

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics

• Earth/Space Science, Life Science, Social Science

What are the steps in the scientific method?

• Observation, Hypothesis, Data Collection, Conclusion

• Question, Experiment, Data Analysis, Report Findings

• Observation, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Report Findings

• Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion

Who is known for their contributions to science in the field of physics?

• Marie Curie

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• Louis Pasteur

What are the steps in the water cycle?

• Evaporation, Transpiration, Infiltration, Precipitation

• Condensation, Infiltration, Precipitation, Runoff

• Condensation, Evaporation, Infiltration, Runoff

• Evaporation, Precipitation, Runoff, Transpiration

What are the basic parts of plants?

• Flowers, Fruit, Leaves, Stems

• Fruit, Roots, Seeds, Stems

• Fruit, Leaves, Roots, Stems

• Leaves, Roots, Seeds, Flowers

What is the process of photosynthesis?

• Conversion of light energy into chemical energy

• Conversion of chemical energy into light energy

• Conversion of heat energy into mechanical energy

• Conversion of mechanical energy into heat energy

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Storage of genetic material

• Production of energy

• Regulation of cell activities

• Transport of nutrients

What is the main component of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

What is the main function of chlorophyll in plants?

• Storage of genetic material

• Production of energy

• Regulation of cell activities

• Conversion of light energy into chemical energy

What is the primary source of energy for most living organisms?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Nuclear energy