Anatomy, Biology and Physics, Oh My! Can Your Inner Einstein Handle This Science Quiz?

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From helping humans understand the makings of the world around them to developing life-saving cures for diseases, the study of science is necessary for allowing mankind to continue growing and developing with the passing of time. While not everyone chooses a career of that involves a deep understanding of scientific theories or the use of the scientific method, science affects the life of every human and other living beings on Earth. 

Most people are exposed to the basics of science during their school years, from learning the intricacies of the solar system to memorizing the periodic table. However, without adequate practice, it’s easy to forget even the most simple science facts. A great way to see just how much you retained from your studies and to help refresh your memory is to take a science quiz. Were you a science fair winner in school or a natural science whiz? Think you can still remember fun science facts from your high school Anatomy or Biology class? Are you obsessed with googling current science news and interesting science facts just so you can impress everyone you know? Prove it by seeing just how many questions you get right!

This quiz is a great challenge for both people with average intelligence and Einstein wannabes. Just like it is important to exercise your body to stay in shape and reach the same performance level, your brain is a muscle that also needs regular stimulation. One of the best ways to do this is to force yourself to store information in your memory and then attempt to recall it accurately. Well lucky for you, this science quiz will help you do just that with science trivia questions designed to see just how many science facts you’ve stored in your memory over the course of your life. Think you can get them all right on the first try? There’s only one way to find out! 

Science Trivia Quiz Questions

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Question 1

In aromatherapy, essential oils are often used to enhance the mood.

  • A
    False
  • B
    True

Question 2

This health care discipline uses mostly the technique of spinal adjustment.

  • A
    Rolfing
  • B
    Acupuncture
  • C
    Chiropractic
  • D
    Alexander Technique

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a fluid?

  • A
    Air
  • B
    A Brick
  • C
    Oil
  • D
    Water

Question 4

Sourness is a taste that is a proof of which of the following properties of substances?

  • A
    Temperature
  • B
    Toxicity
  • C
    Ionization
  • D
    Acidity

Question 5

What do you call a massive system of stars held together by gravity?

  • A
    A nebula
  • B
    Hollywood
  • C
    Space
  • D
    A galaxy

Question 6

What positive effect do shiitake mushrooms, largely used in traditional Chinese medicine, have on human health?

  • A
    They boost the immune system
  • B
    They help prevent cancer
  • C
    They lower cholesterol
  • D
    All of these

Question 7

When the white part of an egg is aerated or whipped to a light, fluffy consistency known as soft peaks and stiff peaks what sort of dessert or topping do you have?

  • A
    Custard
  • B
    Ice Cream
  • C
    Mustard
  • D
    Meringue

Question 8

Color therapy assumes that each color influences differently our moods, levels of energy and even mental state and abilities. What is the color red usually associated with?

  • A
    Higher mental capability
  • B
    Passion and strength
  • C
    Calmness and purity
  • D
    Optimism and joy

Question 9

What was the nature of sciences according to Aristotle?

  • A
    Practical
  • B
    Theoretical
  • C
    Poetical
  • D
    All of these

Question 10

Fungi are crucial for the production of which of these foods?

  • A
    Ketchup
  • B
    Bread
  • C
    Grapes
  • D
    Chocolate

Question 11

What type of structure do tulips grow out from?

  • A
    Rhizome
  • B
    Root
  • C
    Bulb
  • D
    Tuber

Question 12

Does gasoline float on distilled water?

  • A
    No
  • B
    Yes

Question 13

A solar eclipse is when Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.

  • A
    False
  • B
    True

Question 14

Human toes and fingers go by what common name?

  • A
    Tarsals
  • B
    Carpals
  • C
    Phalanges
  • D
    Vertebrae

Question 15

If the sky is red at dusk, what does that generally indicate that the weather will be?

  • A
    Dry
  • B
    Rainy
  • C
    Snowy
  • D
    Hurricaney

Question 16

This form of alternative medicine focuses on stimulating different areas of the feet and hands.

  • A
    Therapeutic touch
  • B
    Reflexology
  • C
    Iridology
  • D
    Osteopathy

Question 17

Which planet of the Solar System has the most moons?

  • A
    Mars
  • B
    Saturn
  • C
    Jupiter
  • D
    Pluto

Question 18

Vitamin C is necessary for the production of this protein in the human body.

  • A
    Cytokine
  • B
    Collagen
  • C
    Fibrin
  • D
    Opsin

Question 19

Which is the color from the visible spectrum produced by waves of the smallest wavelength?

  • A
    Violet
  • B
    Yellow
  • C
    Red
  • D
    Green

Question 20

What is the name of the pigment that determines the color of human skin?

  • A
    Melamine
  • B
    Melanin
  • C
    Antocian
  • D
    Melatonin

Question 21

Human skin consists of how many primary layers?

  • A
    2
  • B
    5
  • C
    3
  • D
    4

Question 22

Which of these statements is true about the human blood plasma?

  • A
    It is colorless.
  • B
    It tastes like chocolate
  • C
    It comprises 55% of blood's volume
  • D
    It is 15% water.

Question 23

All cell proteins are embedded in the cell membrane.

  • A
    True
  • B
    False

Question 24

What type of herbs are used in traditional Chinese medicine to trigger sweating and invigorate blood?

  • A
    Sour herbs
  • B
    Bitter herbs
  • C
    Sweet herbs
  • D
    Pungent herbs

Question 25

Acupressure uses which of the following techniques?

  • A
    Inserting needles into certain points of the body
  • B
    Myofascial release
  • C
    Deep muscle massage
  • D
    Finger or hand pressure on certain points of the body

Question 26

Saturn is the furthermost planet that can be seen with the naked eye.

  • A
    False
  • B
    True

Question 27

Does hydrogen float on helium?

  • A
    Yes
  • B
    No

Question 28

Viola plants, commonly referred to as violets, pansies or heartsease, are used as food and in medicine because they are rich in these nutrients.

  • A
    Vitamin T and X
  • B
    Vitamins A and C
  • C
    Iron and magnesium
  • D
    Lycopene and tannin

Question 29

How do fungi reproduce?

  • A
    Asexually
  • B
    By spore dispersal
  • C
    Sexually
  • D
    All of these

Question 30

What does the poppy flower symbolize in many cultures as well as in art?

  • A
    Death
  • B
    Medicine
  • C
    Fire
  • D
    Sex

Question 31

Which of these foods is NOT a rich source of vitamin B6?

  • A
    Cheese
  • B
    Meat
  • C
    Vegetables
  • D
    Nuts

Question 32

An overdose of what vitamin can cause diarrhea, nausea, and heartburn?

  • A
    Vitamin X
  • B
    Vitamin B5
  • C
    Vitamin K
  • D
    Vitamin T

Question 33

Which of these processes does the cactus perform only at night?

  • A
    Circulation
  • B
    Transpiration
  • C
    Photosynthesis
  • D
    Reproduction

Question 34

The Lilium plants, commonly known as lilies, are extremely toxic to these animals.

  • A
    Dogs
  • B
    Bears
  • C
    Sheep
  • D
    Cats

Question 35

What does the word geometry literally mean?

  • A
    Width and length
  • B
    Earth measurement
  • C
    Shapes and sizes
  • D
    Size and measurement

Question 36

Which is the hottest planet of the Solar System?

  • A
    Mars
  • B
    Venus
  • C
    Mercury
  • D
    Uranus

Question 37

Most animals and plants are NOT able to synthesize vitamin C by themselves.

  • A
    False
  • B
    True

Question 38

To which continent are common daisies native?

  • A
    Australia
  • B
    North America
  • C
    Asia
  • D
    Europe

Question 39

In about how many years does the planet Saturn finish one revolution around the Sun?

  • A
    96 years
  • B
    41 years
  • C
    29 years
  • D
    15 years

Question 40

The carnation is the national flower of this European country.

  • A
    France
  • B
    Scotland
  • C
    Spain
  • D
    Germany

Question 41

Along with the minerals extracted from nutrients, the human body also produces minerals of its own, essential for maintaining it in good condition.

  • A
    Yes
  • B
    No

Question 42

The nose is an amazing piece of the human body. Every flower or food gives off odor molecules that your nose picks up and your brain translates. Approximately how many smells can your brain recognize?

  • A
    10,000
  • B
    150,000
  • C
    2,000,000
  • D
    1,000,000,000,000

Question 43

What traditional Chinese food is believed to improve the skin and the function of the spleen, and to promote appetite?

  • A
    Sharkfin soup
  • B
    Bird nests
  • C
    Miso soup
  • D
    Bamboo

Question 44

According to Greek mythology, Zeus saved one of Asclepius's students from his wrath by turning him into this flower.

  • A
    Rose
  • B
    Peony
  • C
    Forget-me-not
  • D
    Dahlia

Question 45

What astronomical object was named in honor of Greek philosopher Aristotle?

  • A
    A star
  • B
    A constellation
  • C
    One of the moons of Saturn
  • D
    A crater on the Moon

Question 46

What does the name of the iris flower literally mean in Greek?

  • A
    Flower
  • B
    Rainbow
  • C
    Sky
  • D
    Eye

Question 47

In what country did reconstructive and plastic surgery originate?

  • A
    Roman Empire
  • B
    India
  • C
    Ancient Greece
  • D
    Egypt

Question 48

How long does it take the Sun to rotate once upon its axis?

  • A
    About 24 to 28 days
  • B
    The Sun does not rotate at all
  • C
    About 24 to 30 hours
  • D
    About once a year

Question 49

In November of 2002 Sprint PCS announced the launch of the first U.S. camera phone. Who was the manufacturer?

  • A
    Nokia
  • B
    LG
  • C
    Sanyo
  • D
    Siemens

Question 50

What fruit is believed to be the highest in vitamin C content?

  • A
    Kakadu plum
  • B
    Lemon
  • C
    Kiwi
  • D
    Rose hip

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WTF where's the lifelines?????????

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This quiz is terrible and many questions have nothing to with science and are more appropriate for trivia or general knowledge.

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