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Science World, March 16th Issue: Science News

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A chemical engineer is someone who _____.

a)

uses biology to create natural plastics

b)

uses chemistry to solve complicated math problems

c)

uses chemistry to solve problems in our everyday lives

d)

uses math to design helpful robots

2.

What color do people from Germany most strongly associate with joy?

a)

orange

b)

green

c)

yellow

d)

red

3.

Approximately how many kids in the U.S. have peanut allergies?

a)

1 in 15

b)

1 in 50

c)

1 in 100

d)

1 in 500

4.

Undersea explorer Victor Vescovo used ____ to identify the deepest point in a trench.

a)

sonar

b)

magnets

c)

flashlights

d)

radar

5.

Which of the following best describes an antibody?

a)

A protein that targets and blocks immune molecules

b)

A molecule that causes the body to react negatively to certain substances

c)

A tiny invader, like a virus, bacterium, or parasite

d)

A molecule that provides energy to the body

6.

Which is the best definition for erosion?

a)

The process in which water breaks down rock

b)

The movement of sediment from one place to another

c)

The change in landscape over time

d)

The buildup of new layers of sediment

7.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about natural plastic?

a)

It's biodegradable.

b)

It was developed from the juice of a prickly pear cactus.

c)

It's strong and flexible.

d)

It's made out of synthetic materials.

8.

The deepest trench that Victor Vescovo visited was the _____.

a)

Mariana Trench

b)

Puerto Rico Trench

c)

Charlson Cavern

d)

Java Trench

9.

How did the dog Narwhal get his "horn"?

a)

He had a mutation that gave him a second tail.

b)

He was injured as a young puppy.

c)

His skin formed in an unusual way while he developed in the womb.

d)

He dreamed of becoming a unicorn at night.

10.

Sinkholes can form _____.

a)

gradually

b)

suddenly and dramatically

c)

when the earth beneath a structure is disturbed

d)

all of the above

11.

During this time at home, which cat are you?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

During this time at home, which dog are you?

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

Numbers in the News: Who was the first woman to become a medical doctor in the United States?

a)

Elizabeth Blackwell

b)

Marie Curie

c)

Caroline Herschel