Random Science Trivia

Which of these bones are located in the feet?

• Metatarsals

• Metacarpals

• Pollex

• Talus

What is a calorie used to measure?

• Energy

• Force

• Power

• Work

Salt dissolved in water is considered a(n) what?

• Compound

• Slurry

• Emulsion

• Mixture

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is a rock formation called that rises from the bottom of a cave?

• Escarpment

• Stalactites

• Stalagmites

• Flowstone

Who invented the telescope?

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

• Hans Lippershey

• Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Scientists believe that the continents of the earth were all one large landmass 280 million years ago. The moving of tectonic plates caused this mass to break off into different pieces, making up the continents as we know them today. What was this landmass called?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Discovered by Alexander Fleming, this is now used to treat infections and is considered one of the most important discoveries in the field of medical science. What is it?

• Penicillin

• Cephalosporins

• Tetracyclines

• Aminoglycosides

This essential gas is important so that we can breath.

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• nitrogen

• helium

What is the nearest planet to the sun?

• Venus

• Mercury

• Jupiter

• Mars

How many teeth does an adult human have?

• 28

• 15

• 50

• 32