We learn quite a bit about the various sciences in schools. Yet science is so much more than a subject studied in school. It provides the basic framework for the rules that govern the natural world. Even after we leave school, it is important to not forget the things we've learned especially when science rules our daily life.
Knowing the principles and fundamentals of science can help you in many practical ways throughout your everyday life. Never underestimate the power of science knowledge. The ability to know facts, science facts, is often overlooked as a useful skill to have.
So now here's your chance to challenge the science genius in you. If you want to find out whether you have retained the knowledge you gained at school, this might just be the quiz for you. This quiz will help you brush up on some fundamental science knowledge that you may have forgotten. Are you ready to take your brain over the hurdles? Don't worry — no rocket science knowledge is required.
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Only Someone Who Paid Close Attention in School Can Get 16 on This Science Quiz Questions
What name is given to animals which eat only meat?
Herbivore
Insectivore
Carnivore
Omnivore
Alzheimer's disease primarily affects which part of the human body?
Skin
Lungs
Brain
Heart
What is 71% of the Earth's surface covered in?
Forests
Deserts
Water
Continents
True or false: Any object moving in a circle (or along a circular path) experiences a centripetal force.
True
False
Myopia is the scientific term for which condition?
Clouded vision
Short-sightedness
Double vision
Far-sightedness
Which of the following plastics is commonly used for window frames, gutters and drain pipes?
Polystyrene (PS)
Polypropylene (PP)
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Polyethylene (PE)
What is the hottest planet in the solar system?
Mars
Venus
Jupiter
Mercury
What is the first element on the periodic table?
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Helium
Lithium
The "tibia" is found in which part of the body?
Hand
Arm
Leg
Head
Which of these chemical compounds is NOT found in gastric acid?
Hydrochloric acid
Sodium chloride
Sulfuric acid
Potassium chloride
What is measured in decibels?
Wind
Sound
Earthquake
Light
The medical condition osteoporosis affects which part of the body?
Skin
Brain
Bones
Heart
Which of the following is NOT a real element?
Praseodymium
Lutetium
Adamantium
Hassium
What is the most abundant metal in the world?
Aluminum
Iron
Copper
Gold
What turns blue litmus paper red?
Soap
Oxygen
Alkali
Acid
What is toxicology the study of?
Plants
Metals
Poisons
Insects
A heavenly body moving under the attraction of the Sun and consisting of a nucleus and a tail is a(n) ___.
Galaxy
Dwarf planet
Comet
Asteroid
What is the instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Thermometer
Rain gauge
Barometer
Wind vane
When light waves pass from one medium into another they change direction. What is this called?
Reflection
Induction
Echo
Refraction
Which of these mammals lays eggs?
Rabbit
Bat
Otter
Platypus
Which element is also known as quicksilver?
Magnesium
Silver
Mercury
Gold
A shallow dish with a cover, used for science specimens is a ___.
Petri dish
Vial
Test tube
Graduated cylinder