Recalling specific details or facts related to the field of science can be a real challenge, even for inquisitive minds. That’s why we made this quiz to share some of our favorite science trivia questions to help you pick up on some science knowledge that you may not know of. Don't worry — no rocket science knowledge is required.
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If you pride yourself on being a science know-it-all, this quiz would challenge what you think you know. You might find the questions easy at the start, but don't worry, they'll get harder as you go along. There may be a few questions that will surprise you, but don't be disheartened if you don't know the answers as we're all here to learn. Without any further ado, get ready to challenge yourself and put your science knowledge to the test.
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I'm Gonna Be Honest, I Can See Only Exceptionally Smart People Passing This Science Knowledge Quiz Questions
Where can the smallest bone in the human body be located?
Ears
Eyes
Chin
Nose
What is a Turing machine?
A device that simulates signatures
A device for mapping an area
A lie detector
A computer
Atoms are made up of all of the following EXCEPT:
Protons
Electrons
Neutrons
Electrolytes
Which planet has the smallest diameter?
Mercury
Mars
Uranus
Earth
What is the only bone in the human body that is not attached to any other bones?
Maxilla
Cranium
Phalange
Hyoid
The rate at which velocity changes over time defines which of the following?
Oscillation
Momentum
Acceleration
Accretion
Which periodic family do helium, neon, and krypton belong in?
Halogens
Alkaline metals
Noble gases
Earth gases
The hardest mineral on Earth is...
Platinum
Magnesium
Diamond
Tin
Which state of matter has the largest particle distance?
Gas
Solid
Liquid
True or false: Many types of cactus grow in the Sahara Desert.
False
True
Who formulated the geocentric theory?
Claudius Ptolemy
Charles Darwin
Stephen Hawking
Nikola Tesla
This is the halfway point! What is the black part of the eye called?
Cornea
Iris
Retina
Pupil
A single piece of coiled DNA is known as a what?
Electron
Chromosome
Burette
Nucleus
"Cirrus" is a classification of which of these?
Stars
Gemstones
Clouds
Flowers
What is another name for a sea cow?
Porpoise
Sea lion
Manatee
Seal
Who invented the calculator?
Alan Turing
Blaise Pascal
Isaac Newton
Alexander Graham Bell
Which of the following DOESN'T happen during eutrophication?
Sunlight can't get through the algae to underwater plants, so they die.
There is excess oxygen in the water because of the decaying plants.
Algae blooms on the surface of the water.
Excess nutrients from fertilizers get into water and encourage plant growth.
Which part of the human brain is responsible for memory, speech, the senses, and emotional response?
Cerebrum
Medulla
Brainstem
Cerebellum
On which planet in the Solar System can the enormous storm system that is known as the Great Red Spot be found?
Mercury
Uranus
Neptune
Jupiter
You're almost at the end! What is established by the law of conservation of energy?
Energy can be created.
Energy can be destroyed.
Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.
Energy can both be created and destroyed.
Where in the human body can you find the scapula and clavicle?
Feet
Hands
Shoulder
Leg
True or false: The Big Bang was an explosion.
True
False
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