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Science is a practical application in which the world around us is studied and discovered. Geography is the study of the physical features of the earth and the relationship they have with humans. You will need to identify what H20 stands for, which is the largest island, and Na CI, also known as what common household spice. Please take your certificate when you have finished the quiz.

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What does H2O stand for?
- A.
  
  Hydrogen, Oxygen times 2
- B.
  
  Helium Oxide to the 2nd power
- C.
  
  Hydrogen, Oxygen to the 2nd power
- D.
  
  Helium, Oxygen to the 2nd power
Correct Answer
A. Hydrogen, Oxygen times 2

Explanation
H2O stands for Hydrogen, Oxygen times 2. This is because the chemical formula for water is H2O, indicating that it consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom.

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2.

What is the largest island? (except Australia)
- A.
  
  Cuba
- B.
  
  Jamaica
- C.
  
  Greenland
- D.
  
  Great Britain
- E.
  
  Australia
Correct Answer
C. Greenland

Explanation
Greenland is the largest island in the world, excluding Australia. It has a land area of approximately 2,166,086 square kilometers, making it larger than Cuba, Jamaica, and Great Britain. Australia is not considered in this question because it is not classified as an island but rather as a continent. Therefore, Greenland is the correct answer as it is the largest island.

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3.

In the periodic table, what does Na stand for?
- A.
  
  Sodium
- B.
  
  Boron
- C.
  
  Neon
- D.
  
  None of these answers
- E.
  
  Nadorium
Correct Answer
A. Sodium

Explanation
In case you didn't know "Nadorium" doesn't even exist. It's not even a real word!

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4.

There's always 365 days a year.
- A.
  
  False
- B.
  
  True
Correct Answer
A. False

Explanation
Every four years there's a leap year with 366 days.

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5.

Na Cl is also known as what common household spice?
- A.
  
  Pepper
- B.
  
  Parsley
- C.
  
  Salt
- D.
  
  Cinnamon
- E.
  
  Thyme
Correct Answer
C. Salt

Explanation
NaCl stands for SODIUMchloride. Sodium is sometimes used as another word for salt. Na=Sodium, Cl=Chlorine.

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6.

Na Cl's full, scientific name is ___________.

Correct Answer
Sodium Chloride

Explanation
The full, scientific name for Na Cl is Sodium Chloride. Sodium Chloride is a compound made up of one sodium atom and one chlorine atom. It is commonly known as table salt and is widely used in cooking and food preservation. Sodium Chloride is also essential for maintaining the balance of fluids in the body and is used in medical treatments and saline solutions.

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In the continental United States of America, there are how many states.
- A.
  
  50
- B.
  
  52
- C.
  
  1996
- D.
  
  48
- E.
  
  49
Correct Answer
D. 48

Explanation
When I said continental that meant connected so only 48 states aren't separated by land or sea. Hawaii is islands in
the Pacific and Alaska is separated by Canada.

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How many counties are in Louisiana?
- A.
  
  59
- B.
  
  82
- C.
  
  64
- D.
  
  67
- E.
  
  None of the Above
Correct Answer
E. None of the Above

Explanation
The "counties" in LA. are called Parishes. (French decendency brought that on to LA.(there's 64 Parishes))

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Science And Geography: GK Quiz! Trivia

What does H2O stand for?

What is the largest island? (except Australia)

In the periodic table, what does Na stand for?

There's always 365 days a year.

Na Cl is also known as what common household spice?

Na Cl's full, scientific name is ___________.

In the continental United States of America, there are how many states.

How many counties are in Louisiana?