From the gravity that keeps our feet planted on the ground to the movement of the tides, the weather, and the skies above us, there is a vast treasure trove of knowledge in our shared experiences. All of us should have a grasp on the basic processes that make our world tick. This quiz will help you brush up on some fundamental science knowledge that you may have forgotten. Don't worry — no rocket science knowledge is required.
Being well-versed in science is not only one of those things that come in handy down at your local trivia night. A strong science background shows a deeper understanding of the world around us.
In this quiz, we are going to test your science knowledge to the limit. Wherever your strengths lie, you're likely to find something to challenge you in this quiz! You'll need to be at least good at science in order to pass.
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If You Are Good at Science, Then You Shouldn't Break Sw… Quiz Questions
What is the name given to a group of stars?
Nebula
Constellation
Dwarf galaxy
Asteroid belt
Which of the following is NOT a real element?
Praseodymium
Lutetium
Hassium
Vibranium
True or false: Type 1 diabetes is a result of the liver working improperly.
False
True
Who developed the first successful polio vaccine in the 1950s?
Thomas Weller
John F. Enders
Frederick Robbins
Jonas Salk
The Big Bang theory was first theorized by a priest of what religious ideology?
Jewish
Catholic
Islamic
Christian
Nitrous oxide is better known as ___
Dry ice
Carbon monoxide
Laughing gas
Methane
True or false: The chemical element lithium is named after the country of Lithuania.
False
True
What is the SI unit of electric current?
Ohm
Tesla
Joule
Ampere
Burning which of these metals will produce a bright white flame?
Lithium
Lead
Copper
Magnesium
Dermatitis affects the ___
Teeth
Liver
Skin
Brain
Which is the only planet that spins clockwise?
Uranus
Mars
Venus
Jupiter
What animal takes part in Schrödinger's most famous thought experiment?
Butterfly
Bat
Dog
Cat
What are human fingernails made of?
Calcium
Chitin
Keratin
Bone
How long is a light-year?
9.461 trillion kilometres
1 AU
501.2 million miles
105.40 Earth-years
The Western lowland gorilla is scientifically know as?
Gorilla Beringei Beringei
Gorilla Gorilla Diehli
Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla
Gorilla Beringei Graueri
On the periodic table of elements, what is the symbol for tin?
Na
Sn
Ni
Ti
What is the official name of the star located closest to the north celestial pole?
Iota Cephei
Polaris
Eridanus
Gamma Cephei
What are the smallest blood vessels in the human body?
Veinules
Capillaries
Arterioles
Lymphatics
Which of the following is considered classical conditioning?
Skinner box experiment
Schrödinger's cat experiment
Harlow’s monkey experiments
Pavlov's dog experiments
How old is the universe?
13.8 billion years
7.9 billion years
16.2 billion years
4.5 billion years
3 Comments
13/20
I got 12 out of 20! – 60%
Good-sized head! You didn’t fail this quiz, but you may need to study a little bit before you get a score that goes up on the fridge. Still, you did better than average. Try again in the next science quiz to see if you can beat your score!
14 / 4 / 25
20/20!!!!