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Science Variety Questions Trivia Quiz

Here are some random science questions for you to digest (a not so subtle pun related to the first question).

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
53,523

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Very Difficult

Avg Score
3 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is another term for salivary amylase? Hint

Polytene

Diastase

Salinin

Ptyalin

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Question 2 of 10

2. An 'epiphyte' describes a plant with which of the following characteristics? Hint

Exceptionally speedy growth

Growth toward sunlight

Non-parasitic growth on other plants

Growth on rocks or other mineral substances

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Question 3 of 10

3. For which type of scientist would a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram be of use? Hint

Geologist

Zoologist

Astronomer

Botanist

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which elementary particle is the exchange particle for the gravitational force?

Answer: (Hint is in the question.)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the term for an unsaturated hydrocarbon with at least one double carbon-carbon bond? Hint

alkene

alkyne

alkane

alkaloid

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Italian philosopher was likely the first Western person to state in writing that the universe is infinite? Hint

Giordano Bruno

Galileo

Lucretius

Benedetto Croce

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which compound appears to be two benzene rings linked side by side? Hint

Phenol

Naphthalene

Acetylene

Chrysene

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Question 8 of 10

8. What's the scientific name for the nostrils? Hint

Sclera

Philtrum

Stapes

Nares

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following individuals was involved in the discovery of the most chemical elements? Hint

Ghiorso

Klaproth

Seaborg

Berzelius

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the very thin membrane called that protects and covers the cornea and also lines the inside of the eyelid?

Answer: (Starts with C)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is another term for salivary amylase?

Answer: Ptyalin

Ptyalin, or salivary amylase, begins the digestion process of starches.

2. An 'epiphyte' describes a plant with which of the following characteristics?

Answer: Non-parasitic growth on other plants

Epiphytes include mosses and lichens, among others.

3. For which type of scientist would a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram be of use?

Answer: Astronomer

An H-R diagram graphically represents stars plotted with the absolute magnitude on the y-axis and the spectral class on the x-axis.

4. Which elementary particle is the exchange particle for the gravitational force?

Answer: graviton

5. What is the term for an unsaturated hydrocarbon with at least one double carbon-carbon bond?

Answer: alkene

6. Which Italian philosopher was likely the first Western person to state in writing that the universe is infinite?

Answer: Giordano Bruno

I think they've been saying this in India all along, haven't they?

7. Which compound appears to be two benzene rings linked side by side?

Answer: Naphthalene

Naphthalene is an aromatic hydrocarbon that smells like mothballs (it was formerly added to mothcakes, prior to the widespread use of paradichlorobenzene).

8. What's the scientific name for the nostrils?

Answer: Nares

9. Which of the following individuals was involved in the discovery of the most chemical elements?

Answer: Ghiorso

Ghiorso was involved (with teams) in the discovery of 10 different elements. They are, in alphabetical order: Berkelium, Curium, Einsteinium, Fermium, Hahnium, Lawrencium, Mendelevium, Nobelium, Rutherfordium, and Seaborgium. If you'll notice, all but one of these elements is named for great scientists.

10. What is the very thin membrane called that protects and covers the cornea and also lines the inside of the eyelid?

Answer: conjunctiva

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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