Science Trivia Quiz #11 By Smore Science StaffNovember 27, 2024 New Quiz 7 Test your knowledge with this fun science trivia quiz 1 / 10 According to its size, the star nearest to Earth – the Sun – is considered to be a: Supergiant Red dwarf Hypergiant Yellow dwarf Wrong! Correct answer is D. Correct! 2 / 10 What is the meaning of the word 'Antarctica'? Opposite to the north Icy place A place hidden in the snow South continent Wrong! Correct answer is A. Correct! 3 / 10 What does a branch of biology called paleontology study? Cells Fossils Insects Algae Wrong! Correct answer is B. Correct! 4 / 10 Which of these metals is a good conductor of electricity and therefore is often used for making wires? Iron Aluminum Copper Gold Wrong! Correct answer is C. Correct! 5 / 10 What is the only metal that is in liquid form at room temperature? Silver Mercury Zinc Nobelium Wrong! Correct answer is B. Correct! 6 / 10 For which of the following animals is physically impossible to look up into the sky? Giraffe Pig Snake Mouse Wrong! Correct answer is B. Correct! 7 / 10 Almonds are a member of which family? Avocado Coconut Peach Olive Wrong! Correct answer is C. Correct! 8 / 10 What’s the name of the innermost layer of the Earth? Mantle Core Crust Center Wrong! Correct answer is B. Correct! 9 / 10 An area called ‘Ring of fire’ is a major area in the Pacific Ocean which is famous for what? Numerous shipwrecks Mysterious species Sunny beaches Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions Wrong! Correct answer is D. Correct! 10 / 10 What is Mons Huygens? The Moon’s tallest mountain An ancient city An extinct language The name of the deepest point in the ocean in the world Wrong! Correct answer is A. Correct! Your score isThe average score is 69% 0% Restart quiz Copyright @smorescience. All rights reserved. Do not copy, cite, publish, or distribute this content without permission. Join 20,000+ parents and educators To get the FREE science newsletter in your inbox! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER .......... .......... Subscribe to our mailing list to get updates to your email inbox. Monthly Newsletter *Invalid email address. Yes! Sign Me Up Please Check our past science newsletters