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