Science Trivia Quiz #5

By Smore Science StaffDecember 29, 2022

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Created on December 29, 2022

Quiz

Test your knowledge with this fun science trivia quiz

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A burning candle extinguishes when an inverted glass is placed on top of it. This occurs because the air supply to the flame is cut off. Which gas is present in the air and helps in burning?

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Hydrogen

Carbon Dioxide

Wrong! Correct answer is Oxygen. Fun Fact: Oxygen in the presence of moisture forms rust, the brown crusty stuff you see on some iron objects.

Correct! Fun Fact: Oxygen in the presence of moisture forms rust, the brown crusty stuff you see on some iron objects.

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Which unit is used to measure how loud a sound is?

Hertz

Joule

Newton

Decibel

Wrong! Correct answer is Decibel. Fun fact: The loudest animal in this world is the sperm whale, registering a call of 230 dB.

Correct! Fun fact: The loudest animal in this world is the sperm whale, registering a call of 230 dB.

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When you touch something very hot by accident, you instinctively remove your hand from that object. What is this action called?

Involuntary action

Reflex action

Motor action

Antagonistic action

Wrong! Correct answer is reflex action. Fun fact: Although the brain dictates most of our actions, the origin of a reflex action is in the spinal cord.

Correct! Fun fact: Although the brain dictates most of our actions, the origin of a reflex action is in the spinal cord.

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How many moons does Mars have?

Wrong! Correct answer is 2. Fun Fact: The gravity our moon exerts on our planet is a major cause of tides on Earth.

Correct! Fun Fact: The gravity our moon exerts on our planet is a major cause of tides on Earth.

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A substance called hydrogen peroxide is a natural antibiotic. It is present in a certain food and keeps it fresh for very long periods; this food has even been found fresh in Egyptian tombs. What food is it?

Rice

Tea

Honey

Sugar

Wrong! Correct answer is Honey. Fun fact: Honey was also used in treating wounds and burns in earlier days.

Correct! Fun fact: Honey was also used in treating wounds and burns in earlier days.

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