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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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Which generation comes after 'Gen Z'?

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

What distinguishes 'Gen Z' from the previous generations?

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

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

What is the molecule that carries genetic information in genetics?

<p>DNA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Natural selection (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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