General Knowledge: World and Space
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What is the study of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies called?

  • Geology
  • Biology
  • Meteorology
  • Astronomy (correct)
  • Which of the following is the largest planet in our solar system?

  • Jupiter (correct)
  • Mercury
  • Mars
  • Venus
  • Who is credited with formulating the theory of relativity, which revolutionized scientific understanding of space, time, and gravity?

  • Galileo Galilei
  • Stephen Hawking
  • Albert Einstein (correct)
  • Isaac Newton
  • What generation is typically referred to as 'Gen Z'?

    <p>Born between 1997 and 2012</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement used to gauge the strength of earthquakes?

    <p>Richter scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate age range of individuals belonging to 'Gen Z'?

    <p>8 to 23 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation comes after 'Gen Z'?

    <p>Generation Alpha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes 'Gen Z' from the previous generations?

    <p>Increased exposure to technology from a young age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key concept in cell biology?

    <p>Cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the molecule that carries genetic information in genetics?

    <p>DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do cells use to communicate with each other in cell biology?

    <p>Chemical signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of biology focuses on the study of cells, their structure, function, and behavior?

    <p>Cell biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the fundamental building blocks of life according to the text?

    <p>Cells and organelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key concept in evolutionary biology related to the development of new traits or modification of existing ones?

    <p>Adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are segments of DNA that code for specific traits or characteristics called?

    <p>Genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of biology focuses on the study of how species change over time?

    <p>Evolutionary biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives evolution by favoring traits that increase an organism's chance of survival and reproduction?

    <p>Natural selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which process does the formation of new species occur through various processes such as geographic isolation, hybridization, and genetic drift?

    <p>Speciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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