General Science Knowledge Questions! Trivia Quiz

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What we have here are some general science knowledge questions! There are a lot of people who have a negative opinion of science saying how hard it is to understand some topics. Still, if one reads adequately topic by topic, they stand a higher chance of understanding the concepts. In this quiz, you will get to test your understanding of some general scientific facts. Give it a try and see if you might need a tutor.

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1.

How many colors are in a rainbow?
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  Seven
- C.
  
  700
- D.
  
  As many as the eye can see
2.

What is the approximate total number of genes, that we humans possess?
- A.
  
  200 million
- B.
  
  200 thousand
- C.
  
  20 thousand
- D.
  
  2,000
- E.
  
  200
3.

How many planets are in the solar system?
- A.
  
  Nine
- B.
  
  Eight
- C.
  
  Seven
- D.
  
  Six
- E.
  
  More than 1,000
4.

The world population is now closest to:
- A.
  
  700 million
- B.
  
  700,000
- C.
  
  7 billion
- D.
  
  7 trillion
5.

Which of these is NOT one of the risks of smoking tobacco?
- A.
  
  Coronary heart disease
- B.
  
  Emphysema
- C.
  
  Rheumatic fever.
- D.
  
  increased incidence of stillbirths and low-weight babies.
- E.
  
  Cancer of the bladder and pancreas
6.

Which is NOT an example of a mineral? a. quartz, b. calcite, c. gypsum, d. mica, e. slate.
- A.
  
  Quartz
- B.
  
  Slate
- C.
  
  Mica
- D.
  
  Corundum
- E.
  
  Gypsum
7.

Most of the naturally occurring elements on the Earth were formed during:
- A.
  
  Nuclear fission within the earth
- B.
  
  Fusion reactions within stars
- C.
  
  Supernovae explosions of supergiant stars
- D.
  
  The Big Bang
- E.
  
  The Cambrian period
8.

Which planet can never be seen directly overhead at midnight?
- A.
  
  Mercury
- B.
  
  Mars
- C.
  
  Jupiter
- D.
  
  Saturn
9.

Which of the following is characteristic of all living things:
- A.
  
  Phototropism
- B.
  
  Being composed of cells
- C.
  
  Dependence on the Sun’s energy for energy
- D.
  
  Ability to move
10.

Which of the following is necessary for all living things:
- A.
  
  Oxygen
- B.
  
  Water
- C.
  
  Light
- D.
  
  Shelter
- E.
  
  All of the above.
11.

____ is the process by which energy travels from a warm substance to a colder substance.
- A.
  
  Conduction
- B.
  
  Convection
- C.
  
  Radiation
- D.
  
  Absorption
12.

Overall, which is considered the most nutritious fruit?
- A.
  
  Apple
- B.
  
  Tomato
- C.
  
  Grapefruit
- D.
  
  Passion fruit
- E.
  
  Watermelon
13.

At what time of day would one find the sun directly overhead (say, in Roanoke, Virginia or New York City)?
- A.
  
  Varies between 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
- B.
  
  Noon
- C.
  
  Noon during Standard Time only
- D.
  
  1:00 pm
- E.
  
  Never
14.

Considering Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection, we are talking about:
- A.
  
  A proven fact
- B.
  
  A hunch or idea, or a possibility
- C.
  
  An explanation which is well established
- D.
  
  A law of science
15.

What percentage do Americans represent of the world population and what percentage of the world's energy is consumed by Americans?
- A.
  
  20 percent and 30 percent
- B.
  
  15 percent and 35 percent
- C.
  
  5 percent and 25 percent
- D.
  
  1 percent and 8 percent