World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids--1/23-bones

1. Which of the following is NOT an example of a joint?

Elbow

Knee

Skull

The places where bones meet are called joints. Many joints, such as elbows and knees, move freely.

Explanation

The places where bones meet are called joints. Many joints, such as elbows and knees, move freely.

2. Which mineral is especially important for bone strength and weight?

Calcium

Potassium

Titanium

Much of the weight and strength of bones comes from minerals, especially calcium. People need calcium and vitamins to keep their bones strong and healthy.

Explanation

Much of the weight and strength of bones comes from minerals, especially calcium. People need calcium and vitamins to keep their bones strong and healthy.

3. What is a skeleton called that is on the outside of the body?

Outside skeleton

Exoskeleton

Emoskeleton

Many animals without backbones, such as insects and lobsters, have a hard body covering. This covering is called an exoskeleton because it is on the outside of their bodies. The exoskeleton supports and protects the soft parts of their bodies.

Explanation

Many animals without backbones, such as insects and lobsters, have a hard body covering. This covering is called an exoskeleton because it is on the outside of their bodies. The exoskeleton supports and protects the soft parts of their bodies.

4. X rays are a useful way to see broken bones, but what sort of energy do X rays require?

Electromagnetic radiation

Quasar pulse

Electrode pulse

X rays are one of the most useful forms of energy. Doctors use X rays to make special pictures, called radiographs, of the bones and organs inside the body. Such X-ray pictures help doctors see broken bones, lung disease, or other problems without having to cut into the body. They are a form of energy called electromagnetic radiation. X rays cannot be seen.

Explanation

X rays are one of the most useful forms of energy. Doctors use X rays to make special pictures, called radiographs, of the bones and organs inside the body. Such X-ray pictures help doctors see broken bones, lung disease, or other problems without having to cut into the body. They are a form of energy called electromagnetic radiation. X rays cannot be seen.

5. Animals without bones are called ____________.

Vertebrates

Invertebrates

Unvertebrates

Invertebrates > are animals without backbones. The bones that make up the backbone are called vertebrae. Invertebrate means without a backbone. Animals with backbones are called vertebrates.

Explanation

Invertebrates > are animals without backbones. The bones that make up the backbone are called vertebrae. Invertebrate means without a backbone. Animals with backbones are called vertebrates.

6. In people, the longest and strongest bone in the body is found in which part?

Leg

Back

Arm

Legs are parts that support the bodies of people or animals. They are used to stand and move. In people, the thigh has the longest, strongest bone in the body.

Explanation

Legs are parts that support the bodies of people or animals. They are used to stand and move. In people, the thigh has the longest, strongest bone in the body.

7. About how many bones does the average person have?

100

200

300

Bone is the hard material that forms the skeleton in people and other animals with backbones. All the separate parts of the skeleton are also called bones. People have about 200 bones.

Explanation

Bone is the hard material that forms the skeleton in people and other animals with backbones. All the separate parts of the skeleton are also called bones. People have about 200 bones.

8. The funny bone is not actually a bone, but instead the ______________.

Occular nerve

Ibare nerve

Ulnar nerve

A funny bone is not a bone at all, and it's not funny either. It is an area at the end of your elbow that can be hurt easily. The ulnar nerve lies in this area between the skin and the bone. Nerves are bundles of fibers throughout your body. These fibers carry feelings of pain to your brain.

Explanation

A funny bone is not a bone at all, and it's not funny either. It is an area at the end of your elbow that can be hurt easily. The ulnar nerve lies in this area between the skin and the bone. Nerves are bundles of fibers throughout your body. These fibers carry feelings of pain to your brain.

9. Neandrathals had a raised stip of bone across their face called what?

Browbone

Browridge

Browderthal

Neandertals had a large, projecting face with a low, sloping forehead. They had a raised strip of bone across the lower forehead called a browridge. The Neandertal jaw was large, but Neandertals did not have a chin.

Explanation

Neandertals had a large, projecting face with a low, sloping forehead. They had a raised strip of bone across the lower forehead called a browridge. The Neandertal jaw was large, but Neandertals did not have a chin.

10. What part of the bone helps give blood its red color?

The dye

The barrier

The marrow

The center of a bone is filled with a material called bone marrow. Part of the bone marrow makes the cells that give your blood its red color.

Explanation

The center of a bone is filled with a material called bone marrow. Part of the bone marrow makes the cells that give your blood its red color.