Are You A Science Genius? Take This Quiz And See If You're An Einstein Level Expert!
Written by Daniel Rackley
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There are so many fields of science that no single person would be able to become an expert in all of them in one lifetime. That being said, there's no harm in knowing a little bit about everything. Take this quiz and see if you know a little bit about everything when it comes to science!
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Question 1
What does your cardiovascular system do?
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ADelivers calcium to your bones
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BDigests food
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CCirculates blood and oxygen around your body
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DControls your limbs
Circulates blood and oxygen around your body
Together, your heart and blood vessels make up your cardiovascular system, which circulates blood and oxygen around your body.
Question 2
Spina bifida causes problems with the structure that develops into the _____.
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Aspinal cord
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Bsolar plexus
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Ceye
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Dbiceps femoris
spinal cord
Spina bifida occurs when the vertebrae of the spinal column don't properly enclose the neural tube, the structure that develops into the spinal cord.
Question 3
Which of the following promote tooth decay?
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ABacteria
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BFungi
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CAnimals
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DPlants
Bacteria
The acids produced as a by-product of bacterial metabolism will promote the demineralization of teeth.
Question 4
Where can you find your pulse?
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AOn the inner wrist of either arm
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BOn your legs
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COn your palm
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DOn your forehead
On the inner wrist of either arm
To find your pulse, gently place your index and middle fingers on the artery located on the inner wrist of either arm, below your thumb. You should feel a pulsing or tapping against your fingers. Using a seconds timer, count the number of pulses you feel in 30 seconds. Double that number to get your heart rate or pulse for one minute.
Question 5
_____ is when an animal becomes inactive in the winter.
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AConsumption
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BEating
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CExtinction
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DHibernation
Hibernation
Hibernation is a way that some animals deal with the harshness of winter. They curl up in a safe place and stay there until winter ends. Hibernating animals seem almost dead. They barely breathe, and their body temperature is near the freezing mark. In warmer weather they return to their regular activities.
Question 6
What is a force that occurs when one object rubs against another object?
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AFriction
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BConduction
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CRadiation
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DMagnetism
Friction
Friction is force that resists the sliding or rolling of one solid object over another. About 20 percent of the engine power of automobiles is consumed in overcoming frictional forces in the moving parts.
Question 7
Which of these helps an animal protect itself from predators?
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AFood
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BCamouflage
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CFire
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DMigration
Camouflage
Camouflage, also called cryptic coloration, is a defense or tactic that organisms use to disguise their appearance, usually to blend in with their surroundings.
Question 8
Two bones join together at the ____.
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ARibs
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BSpine
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CSkeleton
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DJoint
Joint
A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, elbow, or shoulder. There are different types including hinge, saddle, planar, and ball-and-socket.
Question 9
Science is based on _____.
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Afaith
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Bevidence
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Cauthority
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Dforce
evidence
Science is based on evidence, any field of endeavor that is not based on evidence is not science.
Question 10
What is migration?
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AAging
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BChange from one form to another
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CHibernation
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DMovement from one place to another
Movement from one place to another
For example, an animal migration is the physical movement by animals from one area to another, like is done annually by monarch butterflies and many species of bird.
Question 11
Which of the following aquatic animals are armed with many small stinging cells?
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AWhales
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BSharks
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CJellyfish
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DSponges
Jellyfish
I can attest that being stung by a man-o-war hurts. Some individuals are allergic to the toxins of some of these stinging creatures and, if they do not receive immediate treatment, may die as a result of anaphylactic shock.
Question 12
What is solar energy?
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AWindmills
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BElectric cars
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CRechargeable batteries
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DEnergy from the sun
Energy from the sun
Solar energy is radiation from the sun capable of producing heat, causing chemical reactions, or generating electricity.
Question 13
If you don't drink alcoholic beverages, don't start. But if you do drink alcoholic beverages, which of the following would be best for your health?
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ARed wine
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BDark beer
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CVodka
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DEverclear
Red wine
Darker alcoholic beverages are richer in phytochemicals. Light-colored alcoholic beverages and wine have been shown to confer health benefits not conferred by beer.
Question 14
A house has four rooms. Each room has three lamps. How many lamps are in the house?
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A10
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B9
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C11
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D12
12
Use multiplication to find the answer. 4 rooms x 3 lamps per room. 4 x 3 = 12
Question 15
What is the name of the chart that arranges elements into categories?
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ABloom's taxonomy
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BPeriodic table
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CMaslow's hierarchy
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DTonti diagram
Periodic table
The periodic table shows the symbols and atomic numbers of the known chemical elements. It also divides the elements into categories such as noble gases and metals.
Question 16
Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are a component of the _____ system.
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ACirculatory
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BMuscular
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CSkeletal
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DNervous
Circulatory
Red blood cells circulate through the body enclosed within several different types of blood vessels.
Question 17
A species on the brink of extinction is called _____.
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AExotic
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BEndangered
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CThreatened
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DCommon
Endangered
Endangered species is any species of plant, animal, or other organism that is at risk of extinction because of a sudden rapid decrease in its population or a loss of its critical habitat.
Question 18
Eggs are formed by the _____.
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Atestes
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Bovaries
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Cliver
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Dpancreas
ovaries
Located in the pelvus on each side of the uterus, the ovaries are a pair of female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed.
Question 19
A low red blood cell count or a reduced amount of hemoglobin is called _____.
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Acytopenia
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Bsarcopenia
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Canemia
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Dosteopenia
anemia
There are many causes of anemia, including, but not limited to, hemorrhage, iron deficiency, and vitamin B12 deficiency.
Question 20
The scientific term for where an organism lives.
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AHabitat
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BOcean
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CTree
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DGrass
Habitat
Habitat is the place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows.
Question 21
The heart is protected by the _____.
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AFemur
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BRib Cage
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CCranium
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DHumerus
Rib Cage
The heart, along with the lungs, are located within the thorax. The thorax is supported and protected by ribs, cartilage, and the sternum (breastbone).
Question 22
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the testes?
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AAnti-diuretic hormone
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BTestosterone
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CGlucagon
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DInsulin
Testosterone
The testes (male gonads) produce testosterone, the primary male sex hormone.
Question 23
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the ovaries?
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AInsulin
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BAdrenaline
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CLeptin
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DEstrogen
Estrogen
The ovaries (female gonads) produce estrogen, a female sex hormone.
Question 24
What is the name given to cells of the lymphatic system?
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AOocyte
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BOsteocyte
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CLymphocytes
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DErythrocyte
Lymphocytes
Lymphocytes literally mean lymph cells.
Question 25
If you have a backbone composed of bone, you are classified as a(n) _____.
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Avertebrate
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Barthropod
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Cechinoderm
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Durochordate
vertebrate
Have a bony supporting structure located at the back of your body makes you a vertebrate.
Question 26
Which organ acts as a pump?
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AKidneys
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BHeart
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CLungs
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DStomach
Heart
The heart is constructed as a pump that consists of four chambers. The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart provides the force that propels blood through the blood vessels.
Question 27
Which of the following is not a component of a single person?
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APopulations
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BOrgans
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CTissues
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DCells
Populations
Humans are composed of cells, cells are organized into tissue, tissues are organized into organs, and organs are organized into the organ system. All of these are components of an individual. In contrast, a population is composed of a group of individuals.
Question 28
What are "superbugs"?
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ABacterial that can fly.
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BBacteria that are resistant to all, or nearly all, known antibiotics.
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CBacteria that are capable of doing a phenomenal number of pushups.
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DBacterial with x-ray vision.
Bacteria that are resistant to all, or nearly all, known antibiotics.
The spread of antibiotic resistance has been the direct result of human stupidity. Humans have been reckless in their use of antibiotics and are now paying the price for this recklessness.
Question 29
What is the name given to the orifice through which fecal matter exits the body?
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APylorus
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BGlottis
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COral orafice
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DAnus
Anus
The anus is the opening to the exterior through which fecal matter exits the body. The anal sphincters regulate the opening and closing of this exit.
Question 30
When a woman has her tubes tied, what tubes are tied?
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AVas Deferens
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BBile Tubes
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CAorta
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DFallopian Tubes
Fallopian Tubes
The fallopian tubes are also known as the uterine tubes or oviducts. When tied/cut, the path that allows the egg and sperm to meet is blocked.
Question 31
Which of the following body systems fights off disease?
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AUrinary system
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BReproductive system
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CMuscular system
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DImmune system
Immune system
The immune system includes white blood cells (leukocytes), the cells responsible for fighting off infections.
Question 32
What term is given to the events surrounding decreased ovarian function?
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ASenescence
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BCessation
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CWomanopause
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DMenopause
Menopause
Menopause is the result of the tapering off of, and then cessation of, ovarian secretion of female sex hormones.
Question 33
What equipment is best for viewing cells?
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APeriscope
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BStethoscope
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CTelescope
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DMicroscope
Microscope
A microscope is an instrument that magnifies objects, enabling visibility of 1,000 times or more than what can be seen by the naked eye. The first one was invented by Zacharias Janssen in 1590.
Question 34
What part of our bones make red blood cells?
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AMuscle
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BSkin
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CSoft marrow
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DJoints
Soft marrow
Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside some of your bones, such as your hip and thigh bones. It contains stem cells that can develop into the red blood cells that carry oxygen through your body, the white blood cells that fight infections, and the platelets that help with blood clotting.
Question 35
What is the term for an animal that primarily eats meat?
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AHerbivore
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BCarnivore
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COmnivore
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DPredator
Carnivore
Carnivores subsist primarily on an all-meat diet. Herbivores eat primarily plants. And omnivores, like humans, can eat a balanced diet of both.
Question 36
What's a meteorological term for an enormous tidal wave?
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ATsunami
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BTyphoon
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CHurricane
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DTropical depression
Tsunami
Tsunamis are sometimes called seismic sea waves. Unlike regular waves, these tidal waves are caused by events such as volcanic eruptions, underwater explosions, and earthquakes, rather than tides or wind.
Question 37
What organ works with your heart to supply your body with oxygen?
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ABrain
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BStomach
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CLungs
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DKidney
Lungs
The right side of the heart collects and pumps blood to the lungs through the pulmonary arteries. The lungs refresh the blood with a new supply of oxygen, making it turn red.
Question 38
Dermatophytes are a type of fungus that lives on _____.
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Abone
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Btrees
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Cskin
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Dother fungi
skin
The prefix "derma-" refers to skin. Dermatophytes include fungi that are responsible for athlete's foot.
Question 39
Which of the following is a carnivorous plant?
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ALilac
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BMagnolia
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CVenus fly trap
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DPoison ivy
Venus fly trap
The venus fly trap lives in nutrient poot bogs. As such, it obtains nutrients from the insects it traps.
Question 40
Why does your heart rate change?
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ADue to exercise
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BDue to illness or pain
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CDue to medication
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DAll of the above
All of the above
When the heartbeats too fast, too slow or with a skipping rhythm, a person is said to have an arrhythmia. It is common for children to have extra heartbeats, and many changes in heart rate or rhythm are minor and do not need medical attention if there are no other symptoms or history of heart disease.
Question 41
Structures too small to be easily seen with the naked eye are _______.
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AHeteroscopic
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BMicroscopic
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CMacroscopic
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DEndoscopic
Microscopic
A microscope is an optical instrument consisting of a lens or combination of lenses for making enlarged images of tiny objects.
Question 42
Which of the following foods is a recommended source of omega-3 fatty acids?
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Ashark
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Bpasta
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Cswordfish
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Dsalmon
salmon
Salmon is an omega-3 rich, low mercury food.
Question 43
Which of these is NOT a component of blood?
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APlasma
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BWhite blood cells
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CLymph nodes
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DPlatelets
Lymph nodes
Lymph nodes are more commonly associated with the immune system and are only found in certain parts of the body. Red blood cells are also a main component of blood.
Question 44
Which of these words means "protecting resources"?
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ARotation
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BPollution
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CAgriculture
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DConservation
Conservation
Conservation is a careful use and protection of something, including planned management of a natural resource and wildlife.
Question 45
What kind of animals lay eggs, breathe air and usually have scales?
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AMammals
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BDucks
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CReptiles
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DInsects
Reptiles
Reptiles are air-breathing vertebrates covered in special skin made up of scales, bony plates, or a combination of both. Young reptiles can glide, walk, and swim within hours of birth.
Question 46
According to the MyPlate guidelines, the dairy group is a designed to provide _____ in the diet.
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ACalcium
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BVitamin C
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CZinc
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DVitamin B12
Calcium
For example, milk is fortified with vitamin D as to promote the absorption of the it's calcium.
Question 47
The human body has more of this substance (by weight) than any other substance.
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AWater
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BProtein
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CFat
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DCarbohydrate
Water
Men are wetter than women and as you get older you get drier. Adult male bodies are made of 60% water and adult female bodies are made of about 55% water.
Question 48
What is the term for a group of fish?
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AMurder
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BFlock
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CHerd
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DSchool
School
"Schooling" generally refers to when fish are swimming in a group, almost in a synchronized way. When fish gather with less coordination, it's called "shoaling" instead.
Question 49
Sperm are produced by the _____.
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Apancreas
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Bovaries
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Ctestes
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Dliver
testes
Male gametes, spermatozoa, often referred to as "sperm" are produced by testes, the male gonads.
Question 50
What does the pH level of a substance tell you about it?
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AAcidity
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BPositive charge
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CAge
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DViscosity
Acidity
Generally, something with a pH over 7 is acidic, something with a pH under 7 is basic, and a 7 is neutral. Substances generally range from a 0 to a 14 on this scale, but some can fall beyond either extreme.
Question 51
Yogurt is the product of bacteria fermenting _____.
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Amilk
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Bcheese
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Cbread
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Doil
milk
Yogurt is produced as a result of certain bacteria fermenting milk. Yum, bacterial waste products.
Question 52
What are germs?
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AInsects
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BPlants
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CMicroscopic organisms
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DDiseases
Microscopic organisms
Some people may think that germs are bugs or cooties or other gross stuff. Actually, germs are tiny organisms, or living things, that can cause disease.
Question 53
What is the process by which plants convert light to energy?
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APhotoconversion
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BLuceoconversion
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CPhotosynthesis
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DLuceosynthesis
Photosynthesis
Plants, algae and bacteria that use photosynthesis are called photoautotrophs.
Question 54
Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of _____.
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ARocks
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BPlants
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CDogs
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DAnts
Plants
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy. During photosynthesis in green plants, light energy is captured and used to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen and energy-rich organic compounds.
Question 55
There are 60 minutes in 1 hour. How many minutes are there in 12 hours?
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A710
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B740
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C730
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D720
720
You could use addition to solve this problem, but do you really want to tackle this equation? 60+60+60+60+60+60+60+60+60+60+60+60 = 720 No. Multiplication makes it easier. 60 × 12 = 720
Question 56
What is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?
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AScoville scale
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BAnemoscope
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CBarometer
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DRichter scale
Richter scale
The Richter magnitude scale refers to a method of classifying the severity of earthquakes. Anything below a 4 is considered fairly minor, and a 7 or above is considered much more destructive.
Question 57
Of the following, which is a component of the skeletal system?
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ANerves
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BMuscle
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CHeart
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DBones
Bones
Functions of the skeletal system involve support of the body and protection of internal structures. These functions are provided by the bones which comprise the skeletal system.
Question 58
What scientific theory is associated with Charles Darwin?
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ATheory of evolution
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BCircumnavigation
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CClimate change theory
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DGravity
Theory of evolution
Charles Darwin suggested that "survival of the fittest" was the basis for organic evolution (the change of living things with time). His scientific theory of evolution by natural selection became the foundation of modern evolutionary studies.
Question 59
Which part of the digestive system is found behind the trachea?
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AEsophagus
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BStomach
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CLarge intestine
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DSmall intestine
Esophagus
Both the trachea and the esophagus are found in the chest cavity.
Question 60
Your new car can go 400 miles on eight gallons of gas. How far can the car go with only one gallon?
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A52 miles
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B55 miles
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C50 miles
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D58 miles
50 miles
This is a ratio word problem. First, find the ratio of the number of miles the car can travel, to the number of gallons of gas the car has in the tank: 400/8. Then, write the ratio in its simplest form: 50/1. You can find this ratio by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 8.
Question 61
What is lightning?
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AGravity
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BSolar energy
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CElectricity
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DMagnetism
Electricity
Lightning is an electrical discharge caused by imbalances between storm clouds and the ground, or within the clouds themselves.
Question 62
What is the Periodic Table?
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AAn arrangement of elements based on atomic number
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BA list of elements not yet discovered
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CA table that is not often used
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DA group of periods
An arrangement of elements based on atomic number
The Periodic Table arranges all the known elements left to right and top to bottom in order of increasing atomic number. Order generally coincides with increasing atomic mass.
Question 63
What is the study of heredity?
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AAnatomy
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BMitosis
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CGenetics
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DMeiosis
Genetics
Genetics is the study of heredity in general and of genes at all levels, including the ways in which they act in the cell and the ways in which they are transmitted from parents to offspring.
Question 64
What optical illusion occurs when light distorts or displaces a distant image?
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AAlpenglow
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BEarth's shadow
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CMirage
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DLight pillar
Mirage
A mirage is often mistaken for a distant body of water, as often portrayed in fiction.
Question 65
In what state of matter is water when it is frozen into ice?
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AGas
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BPlasma
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CSolid
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DLiquid
Solid
Ice is frozen water. When water freezes, its molecules move farther apart so ice will be lighter than the same volume of water.
Question 66
What is the congenital condition in which a living thing has no pigmentation, resulting in white hair and pink eyes?
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AVitiligo
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BAchromotrichia
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CAlbinism
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DApigmentation
Albinism
Both humans and animals can be albino. In plants, a lack of chlorophyll qualifies as albinism.
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That was kind of easy. Missed only 1. And I only made it to 10th grade. Some college.
I love them. I've been out of school 30+ years and want to go back. I wouldn't have missed the ones I did but the ads kept jumping around. I enjoy them a lot. Thank you.
Interesting questions.
I killed it!!
Cleverly done, with many thought provoking questions.
5th grade level
Very, very easy
Too easy. Basic knowledge.
Simple for most
I mean way to easy lol
Way too easy
I answered every question correctly, and yet I only did better than 65% of other quiz takers? How does that work?
Its built more confident in me that I can still try to attend school to become health care professionals. Love science alot.
all true
I don’t agree about red wine. Dark beer is actually healthier.
It is unfortunate that not all of your answers were truly correct. At least we can get credit when we choose the answer closest to being correct.
ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!! I'm very drunk, of course, so this was tolerable. Sober, I tear my eyes out.
Good mental exercise
Good review but little too easy.
Mind numbing, too simple . P S. - real dark beer is high in iron. Porters and stouts, mainly Look it up. Porter is recommended to aenimics, and it's lower in alcohol than light beers.