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This quiz is about one's knowledge of science. Questions are about physical, life, and earth-space science. Choose the best answer.

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1.

The science term "speed" is best defined as what?
- A.
  
  Moving In A Circle Around An Axis
- B.
  
  Rate At Which Something Moves
- C.
  
  Water Stored Beneath The Surface
- D.
  
  66 Feet Or One-Tenth Of A Furlong In Length
Correct Answer
B. Rate At Which Something Moves
2.

What is the best definition of the word "albino"?
- A.
  
  One Of Three Basic Cloud Forms
- B.
  
  Steam Drawn From Within The Earth
- C.
  
  Part Of Brain And Spinal Cord
- D.
  
  Animal With No Pigment
Correct Answer
D. Animal With No Pigment
3.

What is botulism?
- A.
  
  Type Of Food Poisoning
- B.
  
  The Science And Study Of The Atmosphere
- C.
  
  Chemicals That Reduce Or Prevent Oxidation
- D.
  
  An Area Of 43,560 Square Feet
Correct Answer
A. Type Of Food Poisoning
4.

The term "ambient air temperature" is best defined as what?
- A.
  
  Type Of Protective Covering For The Body
- B.
  
  Surrounding Temperature
- C.
  
  Small Reaction Engines On A Spacecraft
- D.
  
  Path Traveled By A Body In Space
Correct Answer
B. Surrounding Temperature
5.

The science term, "elevation", is best defined as?
- A.
  
  The Height Above Sea Level
- B.
  
  Earth's Crust Where It Underlies Oceans
- C.
  
  Evidence Of Past Life On Earth
- D.
  
  Studies Earth's Surface
Correct Answer
A. The Height Above Sea Level
6.

The science term "arid" is best defined as which of these?
- A.
  
  An Extremely Dry Climate
- B.
  
  Minor Planets Orbiting The Sun
- C.
  
  Also Known As Ice Pellets
- D.
  
  Unit Of Electromotive Force
Correct Answer
A. An Extremely Dry Climate
7.

The science term, "climate", is best defined as?
- A.
  
  Historical Record And Description Of Average Daily And In Seasonal Weather Events
- B.
  
  A Unit For Measuring The Rate Of Doing Work
- C.
  
  One Of The Three Basic Cloud Forms
- D.
  
  Event Occurring By Chance
Correct Answer
A. Historical Record And Description Of Average Daily And In Seasonal Weather Events
8.

The science term, "current", is best defined as?
- A.
  
  Spontaneous Decay Of Atomic Nuclei
- B.
  
  Horizontal Movement Of Water
- C.
  
  Instrument That Records Seismic Waves
- D.
  
  Curved Inwards As In Certain Mirrors
Correct Answer
B. Horizontal Movement Of Water
9.

The science term, "drizzle", is best defined as?
- A.
  
  Particle In Atomic Nuclei
- B.
  
  Slowly Falling Precipitation
- C.
  
  Unit Of Relative Loudness
- D.
  
  The Closest Star To Earth
Correct Answer
B. Slowly Falling Precipitation
10.

The science term, "nautical mile", is best defined as?
- A.
  
  A Unit Of Length Used In Marine Navigation
- B.
  
  Water Stored Beneath The Surface
- C.
  
  Studies Ocean Plants And Animals
- D.
  
  A Unit For Measuring The Rate Of Doing Work
Correct Answer
A. A Unit Of Length Used In Marine Navigation
11.

The science term, "upwind", is best defined as?
- A.
  
  Elements Used To See Or Visualize Something
- B.
  
  Capacity Of A Body Or System To Do Work
- C.
  
  Direction From Which The Wind Is Blowing
- D.
  
  Abnormal Dry Weather For A Specific Area
Correct Answer
C. Direction From Which The Wind Is Blowing
12.

Orange juice is a good source of which vitamin?
- A.
  
  Vitamin C
- B.
  
  Vitamin A
- C.
  
  Vitamin D
- D.
  
  Vitamin E
Correct Answer
A. Vitamin C
13.

What does fiber from food help your body do?
- A.
  
  Helps Your Hair Grow Fast
- B.
  
  Helps Promote Regular Digestion
- C.
  
  Helps You Grow
- D.
  
  Helps Your Teeth Stay White
Correct Answer
B. Helps Promote Regular Digestion
14.

Which fruit is called "halakahiki" in Hawaiian and has been grown in Hawaii since the early 1800's?
- A.
  
  Watermelon
- B.
  
  Oranges
- C.
  
  Pineapples
- D.
  
  Pears
Correct Answer
C. Pineapples
15.

Which type of milk has the least amount of fat?
- A.
  
  2%
- B.
  
  Whole
- C.
  
  1%
- D.
  
  Skim
Correct Answer
D. Skim

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General Science Learning Question

The science term "speed" is best defined as what?

What is the best definition of the word "albino"?

What is botulism?

The term "ambient air temperature" is best defined as what?

The science term, "elevation", is best defined as?

The science term "arid" is best defined as which of these?

The science term, "climate", is best defined as?

The science term, "current", is best defined as?

The science term, "drizzle", is best defined as?

The science term, "nautical mile", is best defined as?

The science term, "upwind", is best defined as?

Orange juice is a good source of which vitamin?

What does fiber from food help your body do?

Which fruit is called "halakahiki" in Hawaiian and has been grown in Hawaii since the early 1800's?

Which type of milk has the least amount of fat?