GP Gen Ed Science Quiz

What is the energy transformation when you power on a flashlight?

• chemical, light, electrical

• electrical, chemical, light

• chemical, electrical, light

• electrical light chemical

What causes geothermal energy to form?

• Earth’s internal energy heats its surface more than the sun does.

• There are concentrations of heat in some places of Earth’s crust.

• Heat energy from the sun penetrates deep into the earth.

• Human activity is the largest source of energy on earth.

Which invention or discovery is associated with Michael Faraday?

• paddle steamer

• electric motor

• artificial intelligence

• light bulb

Which substance, if reduced, would quickly slow down the rate of photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide

• Carbon monoxide

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

What does the magnitude of an earthquake measure?

• The amount of damage caused to buildings

• The depth of the earthquake’s focus

• The energy released at the earthquake’s source

• The area covered by the earthquake’s effects

What type of heat transfer happens when hot coffee burns your tongue?

• Condensation

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

Which object's shadow is cast on the Earth during a solar eclipse?

• Moon

• Sun

• Earth

• Mars

Why do seasons occur on Earth?

• The sun rotates on its axis.

• Earth revolves on its axis

• Earth’s axis tilted.

• Earth rotates on its axis.

Which explains the absence of weather on the moon?

• Moon rotates on its axis fast.

• Moon revolves very fast.

• Moon’s gravity is high.

• Moon has no atmosphere.

What is the location on the Earth’s surface that is directly above the place where an earthquake originates?

• Focus

• Epicenter

• Hypocenter

• Fault