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A Science Quiz for Kids

This quiz will cover some science questions suitable for kids in Junior High.

A multiple-choice quiz by lout62001. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
lout62001

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
330,243

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1432

Last 3 plays: Kat1982 (3/10), Guest 75 (10/10), Chloe4770 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What do you call the central part of an atom? Hint

Proton

Nucleus

Neutron

Electron

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Question 2 of 10

2. What happens when you put an old penny in Coca-Cola? Hint

It turns rusty

It becomes dull

It floats

It turns shiny

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Question 3 of 10

3. What color does an acid turn litmus paper? Hint

Blue

Red

Green

Yellow

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the connection between diamond and a lead pencil? Hint

Sulphur

Sugar

Graphite

Carbon

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the biggest threat to the world's forests? Hint

Deforestation

Bears

Locusts

Floods

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where is your larynx? Hint

In your throat

In your nose

In your brain

In your right eye

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Question 7 of 10

7. What are clouds made of? Hint

Salt

Water

Sand

Marshmallows

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is a mammal with a pouch for its young called? Hint

Marsupial

Amphibian

Reptile

Nocturnal

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where is your tibia? Hint

It is part of the foot

In the neck region

It is part of the knee

It is the shinbone below the knee

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Question 10 of 10

10. What do carnivores eat mostly? Hint

Fish

Meat

Vegetables

Everything

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What do you call the central part of an atom?

Answer: Nucleus

The atom is a basic unit of matter. It consists of neutrons, protons and electrons.

2. What happens when you put an old penny in Coca-Cola?

Answer: It turns shiny

The acid in the Coca-Cola removes the oxide coat leaving the metal fresh and shiny. Exposure to oxygen causes the penny to become dull.

3. What color does an acid turn litmus paper?

Answer: Red

Litmus paper is used as an acid-base indicator. It will turn red if the solution or object is acidic and blue when it is basic.

4. What is the connection between diamond and a lead pencil?

Answer: Carbon

Although their appearances are different, both diamonds and the lead in lead pencils are made from the same thing - carbon. The arrangement of the atoms in the carbon cause the difference in appearance.

5. What is the biggest threat to the world's forests?

Answer: Deforestation

Deforestation is the clearing of forests by logging or burning. On a large-scale it causes extinction and displacement of living beings.

6. Where is your larynx?

Answer: In your throat

The larynx is commonly called the voice box. Its function is sound production, manipulating both pitch and volume.

7. What are clouds made of?

Answer: Water

A cloud is a visible mass of water droplets suspended in the atmosphere. A cloudy day will typically produce rain as there is a lot of water in the air.

8. What is a mammal with a pouch for its young called?

Answer: Marsupial

The female marsupial will carry their young in its infant stages. An example of a marsupial is a kangaroo and the baby is called a joey.

9. Where is your tibia?

Answer: It is the shinbone below the knee

The tibia is a large bone in the leg which connects the knee with the ankle bones. It is known as the bone that is able to bear the greatest weight.

10. What do carnivores eat mostly?

Answer: Meat

A carnivore is an organism whose diet consists mainly of meat. An example of a carnivore would be a lion.

Source: Author lout62001

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