Science Basics Quiz
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Science Basics Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the chemical symbol for water?

  • HO
  • CO2
  • O2
  • H2O (correct)
  • Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?

  • Nitrogen (correct)
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Oxygen
  • Hydrogen
  • What is the primary function of red blood cells?

  • Maintain pH balance
  • Fight infections
  • Carry oxygen (correct)
  • Aid in clotting
  • Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?

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

    What type of bond is formed when atoms share electrons?

    <p>Covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the Earth is composed mostly of solid iron and nickel?

    <p>Inner Core</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organisms is a prokaryote?

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

    What do we call a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed?

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

    Study Notes

    Energy and Life

    • Primary energy source for life on Earth: The Sun

    Water and Chemistry

    • Chemical symbol for water: H2O
    • pH level of neutral substances like pure water: 7

    Human Body and Physiology

    • Organ responsible for pumping blood: Heart
    • Primary function of red blood cells: Carry oxygen

    Simple Machines

    • Seesaw classified as a lever

    Earth's Atmosphere

    • Most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere: Nitrogen

    Basic Units of Life

    • Smallest unit of life: Cell
    • Organelles: Mitochondrion known as the powerhouse of the cell

    Plants and Photosynthesis

    • Process by which plants make their own food with sunlight: Photosynthesis

    Essential Elements

    • Element necessary for bone and teeth formation: Calcium
    • Most common element in the universe: Hydrogen

    Electricity and Conductors

    • Good conductor of electricity: Copper

    Diseases and Microbiology

    • Disease caused by a virus: Influenza
    • Prokaryote example: Bacterium

    States of Matter

    • Change from liquid to gas: Evaporation

    Chemical Reactions

    • Substance that speeds up chemical reactions without being consumed: Catalyst
    • Type of bond formed when atoms share electrons: Covalent bond

    Earth Science

    • Earth layer composed mostly of solid iron and nickel: Inner Core

    Physics

    • Law explaining that every action has an equal and opposite reaction: Newton's Third Law

    Astronomy

    • Planet known as the "Red Planet": Mars

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    Test your knowledge on fundamental science concepts including energy sources, human physiology, chemistry, and the properties of matter. This quiz covers a variety of topics essential for understanding the natural world. Dive into questions about photosynthesis, electricity, and microorganisms.

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