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 โ 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?
Insectivore
Herbivore
Carnivore
Omnivore
Alzheimer's disease primarily affects which part of the human body?
Skin
Lungs
Heart
Brain
What is 71% of the Earth's surface covered in?
Continents
Water
Deserts
Forests
True or false: Any object moving in a circle (or along a circular path) experiences a centripetal force.
False
True
Myopia is the scientific term for which condition?
Clouded vision
Far-sightedness
Short-sightedness
Double vision
Which of the following plastics is commonly used for window frames, gutters and drain pipes?
Polystyrene (PS)
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Polyethylene (PE)
Polypropylene (PP)
What is the hottest planet in the solar system?
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Mercury
What is the first element on the periodic table?
Helium
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Lithium
The "tibia" is found in which part of the body?
Hand
Arm
Head
Leg
Which of these chemical compounds is NOT found in gastric acid?
Hydrochloric acid
Sulfuric acid
Potassium chloride
Sodium chloride
What is measured in decibels?
Wind
Sound
Earthquake
Light
The medical condition osteoporosis affects which part of the body?
Skin
Brain
Heart
Bones
Which of the following is NOT a real element?
Adamantium
Lutetium
Hassium
Praseodymium
What is the most abundant metal in the world?
Iron
Gold
Copper
Aluminum
What turns blue litmus paper red?
Acid
Oxygen
Alkali
Soap
What is toxicology the study of?
Plants
Insects
Metals
Poisons
A heavenly body moving under the attraction of the Sun and consisting of a nucleus and a tail is a(n) ___.
Comet
Galaxy
Asteroid
Dwarf planet
What is the instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Thermometer
Barometer
Wind vane
Rain gauge
When light waves pass from one medium into another they change direction. What is this called?
Induction
Reflection
Refraction
Echo
Which of these mammals lays eggs?
Otter
Bat
Platypus
Rabbit
Which element is also known as quicksilver?
Gold
Magnesium
Silver
Mercury
A shallow dish with a cover, used for science specimens is a ___.
Test tube
Petri dish
Vial
Graduated cylinder