How Much Science Do You Know?

In today's world, we all know a little bit of science, even if we don't know we know! From the workings of the human body to the laws of physics, these questions will stretch your understanding. This isn't just textbook trivia – be prepared for brain-teasing concepts and surprising facts. Are you ready to see how much you TRULY know?
 
 
Which of these subatomic particles has a negative charge?
Electron
Proton
Neutron
Positron
 
 
What is the process called when a liquid transitions into a gas?
Vaporization
Sublimation
Transpiration
Condensation
 
 
What type of rock is formed by the cooling and solidification of molten material?
Igneous
Fossil
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
 
 
The color of an object we see is determined by the wavelengths of light that are:
Reflected
Refracted
Absorbed
Emitted
 
 
Which planet in our solar system has the strongest gravitational pull?
Jupiter
Mars
Saturn
Uranus
 
 
What is the primary component of natural gas?
Methane
Butane
Propane
Hydrogen
 
 
DNA is made up of repeating units called:
Nucleotides
Amino Acids
Lipids
Enzymes
 
 
What type of simple machine is a wedge?
An Inclined Plane
A lever
A wheel and Axle
A pulley
 
 
Which subatomic particle is responsible for the strong nuclear force, binding protons and neutrons together?
Gluon
Muon
Quark
Boson
 
 
What is the name of the phenomenon where two waves overlap and combine their amplitudes?
Interference
Polarization
Refraction
Dispersion
 
 
Elements from which group of the periodic table are highly reactive and readily form compounds with halogens?
Alkali metals
Transition metals
Noble gases
Alkaline earth metals
 
 
Which of these diseases is caused by a virus?
Polio
Malaria
Tetanus
Tuberculosis
 
 
What type of tissue primarily makes up the outer layer of the skin?
Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue
 
 
When a solution has a higher concentration of solutes than the inside of a cell, it is considered:
Hypotonic
Hypertonic
Isotonic
Osmotic
 
 
In chemistry, what term describes a positively charged ion?
Cation
Proton
Anion
Neutron
 
Try Again...
It seems like the world of science still holds some mysteries for you! Don't worry, a little brushing up on the basics and you'll be tackling those tougher questions in no time. Keep exploring and learning – that's what science is all about.
 
Advanced Science
Not bad... not bad at all. You've shown a solid grasp of scientific concepts. Clearly, you're fascinated by how the world works. Why not explore some more specialized areas of science or dive deeper into topics that spark your curiosity? Try some of our other science and trivia quizzes!
 
Super Scientist
Woah, you aced this quiz with flying colors! Your understanding of science is truly impressive. You have a bright future should you choose to pursue a path in science – the world needs minds like yours!
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