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Science Trivia Quiz

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is this famous Russian Chemist and what is he best known for?

a)

Dmitri Mendeleev; the discovery of the periodic law, which led to his formulation of the period table of elements.

b)

Nikola Tesla; his invention of the Tesla Coil

c)

Dmitri Mendeleev; the discovery of Mendelevium - an element in the periodic table

d)

Thomas Edison; the discovery of the periodic law, which led to his formulation of the period table of elements.

2.

The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of science, and is awarded to those that have made breakthrough discoveries that have sought to impact society. The famous chemist behind the award – Alfred Nobel – invented what?

a)

Printing press

b)

Electricity

c)

Steam engine

d)

Dynamite

3.

Which of the following is the least abundant gases in the atmosphere?

a)

nitrogen

b)

argon

c)

oxygen

d)

hydrogen

4.

The periodic table is one of the most important tables in the world that allows scientists to identify the atomic number/ atomic mass/number of valence electrons/number of electron shells of one atom of the element. Using the periodic table provided, what is the chemical symbol for potassium?

(a)  

5.

The building blocks of life is the most basic structural units for out life, which of the following is the building blocks of all matter?

a)

Proteins

b)

Polymers

c)

Atoms

d)

Molecules

6.

What is the function of the mitochondria?

a)

powerhouse of the cell

b)

carries out protein synthesis

c)

controls activity in cell

d)

provides energy to the cell (ATP)

7.

Which one is the correct example of diffusion?

a)

Small intestine

b)

gas exchange in the alveoli (lungs)

c)

water moving into the cell

d)

root hair cell getting nutrients from soil

8.

which one is not apart of the categories of the human diet?

a)

lipids

b)

carbohydrates

c)

minerals

d)

fruits

9.

Which is not a function of the Fallopian Tubes?

a)

is the site of fertilisation

b)

directs ovum from ovary

c)

creates mucus for sperm movement

d)

catches the egg with cilia

10.

Which is the smallest bone in the human body?

a)

Stapes

b)

Incus

c)

Malleus

d)

Chords tympani

11.

What element does Ag stand for?

a)

Argon

b)

Gold

c)

Silver

d)

Aluminium

12.

At what temperature does liquid water turn to ice?

a)

10 celcius

b)

0 celcius

c)

32 celcius

d)

0 Fahrenheit

13.

What is the atomic number of hydrogen?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

14.

What is the symbol for potassium?

a)

K

b)

Po

c)

Pt

d)

Ps

15.

Which of the following is the most reactive metal?

a)

Sodium

b)

Potassium

c)

Magnesium

d)

Calcium

16.

Which of the following is an accurate chemical equation?

a)

Acid + oxygen-- carbon dioxide + water

b)

Acid + metal --- salt + hydrogen

c)

Acid + metal carbonate -- salt + water

d)

Acid + metal oxide -- alkalis + salt

17.

This British man is known for discovering a type of particle. Who is this man and what type of atomic particle did he discover?

a)

Ernest Rutherford: Protons

b)

James Chadwick: Neutrons

c)

J.J Thomson: Electrons

d)

J.J Thomson: Neutrons

18.

While burning wood, which kind of energy can we not observe?

a)

Potential energy

b)

Kinetic energy

c)

Radiant energy

d)

None of the Above

19.

Atomic theory is the idea that all matter is made of tiny particles, but who discovered this?

a)

Amedeo Avogadro

b)

Antoine Lavoisier

c)

Robert Boyle

d)

John Dalton

20.

State which of the following metal is the most reactive.

a)

hydrogen

b)

magnesium

c)

zinc

d)

potassium

21.

A metro runs through a building, the length of the metro is 120m and it travels 1.5km in 100s, if the metro fully passes through the building in 18s, how long is the building

a)

120m

b)

200m

c)

150m

d)

130m

22.

The formula for Gibbs free energy is:

a)

G = H - TS

b)

∆G = ∆ H - T∆S

c)

E=MC ^ 2

d)

1/2 mv^2 = mgh

23.

State the equation for Hooke's Law:

a)

F=KX

b)

V= D/T

c)

F= K^2

d)

P=MV

24.

Sound is created by:

a)

Clapping

b)

Vibrations

c)

Friction

d)

Collisions

25.

Which of these is not a trait that can be passed genetically from parent to offspring ?

a)

height as an adult

b)

hair colour

c)

foot size

d)

language

26.

Which of these sentences is correct?

a)

The word 'Biome' means the passing of traits from parent to offspring

b)

The word 'Chromosome' means the passing of traits from parent to offspring

c)

The word 'Gene' means the passing of traits from parent to offspring

d)

The word 'Heredity' means the passing of traits from parent to offspring

27.

Which of these 3 parts of a cell are only found in plant cells?

a)

cell wall, nucleus, cytoplasm

b)

chloroplasts, vacuole, mitochondria

c)

chloroplasts, cell wall, vacuole

d)

nucleus, chloroplasts, mitochondria

28.

Which organic compound is used to repair and build muscle?

(a)  

29.

To survive and stay healthy, humans need a diet including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals. What is missing from this list?

a)

calcium

b)

sugar

c)

water

d)

meat

30.

Which of the following is the correct definition of singularity?

a)

The point where a large mass is concentrated into a infinitesimal volume.

b)

The point where no matter exists.

c)

The point marking the expansion of planets in the universe.

d)

The point marking the end of the lifespan of a galaxy.

31.

Which of the following is the correct definition of the 'event horizon'?

a)

The centre of the black hole.

b)

The boundary defining the limits of a red giant from which nothing can escape.

c)

The boundary defining the limits of a black hole from which nothing can escape.

d)

The boundary defining the limits of a neutron star from which nothing can escape.

32.

Which of the following word describes the process in which a black hole pulls something apart?

a)

elongation

b)

none of the above

c)

compression

d)

spaghettification

33.

What does a star much heavier than the mass of our sun turn into during its final stages?

a)

Black hole and neutron star

b)

White dwarf

c)

Black Dwarf

d)

None of the above

34.

What is the correct definition of a neutron star?

a)

A star composed primarily of helium nuclei.

b)

A star composed primarily of electrons.

c)

A star composed primarily of neutrons.

d)

A star composed primarily of protons.

35.

How fast is the speed of light?

a)

486, 000 metres/second

b)

286, 000 miles/second

c)

186, 000 miles/second

d)

286, 000 kilometres/second

36.

What does DC and AC stand for in physics?

a)

Directive current and absolute current

b)

Direct current and alternating current

c)

Digestive current and alternating current

d)

None of the above

37.

What is the distance between two peaks of a wave called?

a)

Frequency

b)

Wavelength

c)

Amplitude

d)

Period

38.

Approximately how fast does sound travel in meters per second?

a)

0.340 kilometres/second

b)

3400 metres/second

c)

None of the above

d)

Light speed

39.

What is the unit for electrical charge?

a)

Joules

b)

Watts

c)

Coulombs

d)

None of the above