Trivia Quiz: General Science Basic Test!
Are you looking for a trivia quiz to prepare you on a general science basic test? Science is the study of living things and their interaction with their environment. To better understand all you have learnt in your science class, you need to keep testing yourself, and the quiz below is a perfect start. Do give it a chance and be a step closer to getting the grade you need in the test.
- 1.
On the pH scale, any substance below what number is considered acidic?
- A.
1
- B.
5
- C.
7
- D.
9
Correct Answer
C. 7Explanation
The pH scale ranges from 0-14, with "0" being acidic and "14" being alkaline. Any number below 7 is considered acidic.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which substance gives red blood cells their color?
- A.
Hemoglobin
- B.
Melanin
- C.
Trazodone
- D.
Imipramine
Correct Answer
A. HemoglobinExplanation
Hemoglobin gives red blood cells their color.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Blood travels to the heart via which of the following?
- A.
Veins
- B.
Arteries
- C.
Capillaries
- D.
Aorta
Correct Answer
A. VeinsExplanation
Veins carry blood devoid of oxygen to the heart.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following ecosystems could be described as housing thousands of species and has tall trees that form a ceiling from the sun above?
- A.
A tundra
- B.
A bushy desert
- C.
A tropical rain forest
- D.
A taiga
Correct Answer
C. A tropical rain forestExplanation
Tropical rain forests are one of the most important ecosystems on earth.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In which section of the human digestive system are most nutrients absorbed?
- A.
Stomach
- B.
Small intestine
- C.
Large intestine
- D.
Mouth
Correct Answer
B. Small intestine -
- 6.
Which event occurs when the moon crosses the face of the sun?
- A.
Solar flare
- B.
Lunar flare
- C.
Lunar prenumbra
- D.
Lunar eclipse
Correct Answer
D. Lunar eclipse -
- 7.
Which planet revolves around the sun in an orbit between Venus and mars?
- A.
Saturn
- B.
Jupiter
- C.
Earth
- D.
Pluto
Correct Answer
C. Earth -
- 8.
What genus-group do human beings belong to?
- A.
Rana
- B.
Homo
- C.
Moneran
- D.
Caperian
Correct Answer
B. Homo -
- 9.
Why are decomposers important to an ecosystem?
- A.
They create feed for parasites
- B.
They create nutrients for plants to use
- C.
They develop offspring that perpetuate life
- D.
They bring together the world of fruits and vegatables
Correct Answer
B. They create nutrients for plants to use -
- 10.
What does an omnivore consume?
- A.
Meat only
- B.
Animal and vegetables
- C.
Vegetables only
- D.
Fruits and nuts only
Correct Answer
B. Animal and vegetables -
- 11.
What is the metabolic waste from an organism called?
- A.
Growth
- B.
Circulation
- C.
Oxygenation
- D.
Excretion
Correct Answer
D. Excretion -
- 12.
Which of the following is NOT a fruit?
- A.
Corn
- B.
Raspberries
- C.
Potato
- D.
Banana
Correct Answer
C. Potato -
- 13.
What is the study of earthquakes?
- A.
Geology
- B.
Topography
- C.
Seismology
- D.
Anthropology
Correct Answer
C. Seismology -
- 14.
How did Jonas Salk contribute to the creation of the polio virus?
- A.
He created a vaccine
- B.
He created excellent marketing which produced millions of followers
- C.
He created a platform for polio research
- D.
He created a new virus
Correct Answer
A. He created a vaccine -
- 15.
What is the latitude along with any point on Earth's equator?
- A.
0
- B.
90
- C.
180
- D.
270
Correct Answer
A. 0 -
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