General Science Quiz - How Many Can You Answer?

Summary

Join Ben in this engaging general science quiz designed for the average person, offering a mix of easy and challenging questions to test your scientific knowledge. Discover what insects can see that humans can't, learn about T-cells and elements, and explore the theory of relativity. Find out which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere and how much of an iceberg is visible above water. Quiz yourself on topics like germination, subatomic particles, hormones, and the behavior of objects at low temperatures. Plus, test your knowledge on sound waves, energy units, chemical names, and the composition of the human body. Don't miss the chance to challenge your friends and enhance your scientific understanding.

Takeaways

• 🦋 Most insects can see ultraviolet light, which humans can't.
• 🦠 T cells are part of the immune system that helps fight infection.
• ⚛️ A substance made of only one type of atom is called an element.
• 🌌 Albert Einstein proposed the theory of special relativity.
• ❄️ Cryogenics is the branch of physics dealing with very low temperatures.
• 🌍 Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere.
• 🌱 Germination is the process by which a seed becomes a plant.
• ⚡ The negatively charged subatomic particle is the electron.
• 😊 Dopamine is known as the 'happy hormone'.
• 🎧 Sound waves require a medium to travel through, unlike radio or light waves.

Q & A

What type of light can most insects see that humans can't?

Insects can see ultraviolet light, which humans cannot.

Which cells are part of the immune system and help fight infection?

T-cells are part of the immune system and help fight infection.

Who proposed the theory of special relativity?

Albert Einstein proposed the theory of special relativity.

What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?

The most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen.

What is the process by which a seed becomes a plant?

The process by which a seed becomes a plant is called germination.

What subatomic particle is negatively charged?

The electron is the subatomic particle that is negatively charged.

Which hormone is known as the happy hormone?

Dopamine is known as the happy hormone.

What is the term for the energy an object has due to its motion?

The energy an object has due to its motion is called kinetic energy.

What is the chemical name for table salt?

The chemical name for table salt is sodium chloride.

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the human body?

The primary function of carbohydrates in the human body is to provide energy.

What is the primary gas produced by photosynthesis?

The primary gas produced by photosynthesis is oxygen.

What is the primary function of white blood cells?

The primary function of white blood cells is to fight infection.

What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?

The term for the amount of matter in an object is mass.

What is the most abundant element in the universe?

The most abundant element in the universe is hydrogen.

What is the primary difference between a comet and an asteroid?

The primary difference between a comet and an asteroid is their composition.

What is the basic unit of heredity in living organisms?

The basic unit of heredity in living organisms is the gene.

What is the SI unit of force?

The SI unit of force is the Newton.

What is the primary waste product of anaerobic respiration in muscles?

The primary waste product of anaerobic respiration in muscles is lactic acid.

What are the building blocks of proteins?

The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

What is the primary gas found in the atmosphere of Mars?

The primary gas found in the atmosphere of Mars is carbon dioxide.

What is the name of the point in a planet's orbit when it's closest to the Sun?

The name of the point in a planet's orbit when it's closest to the Sun is perihelion.

What is the most malleable of all metals?

Gold is the most malleable of all metals.

What is the ability of the brain to make new pathways and connections called?

The ability of the brain to make new pathways and connections is called neuroplasticity.

Outlines

00:00

🧠 Science Quiz Overview and Insect Vision

In this general science quiz, Ben introduces a fun yet moderately challenging set of questions designed for the average person. He kicks off the quiz with the fact that most insects can see ultraviolet light, a spectrum invisible to humans. Questions continue with immune system cells (T-cells), basic chemistry (element versus compound), and famous scientific theories like Einstein's theory of relativity.

05:01

🌍 Atmosphere, Germination, and Human Biology

This section covers topics such as the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere (nitrogen), the process of germination in plants, and a brief dive into human biology, like the role of T-cells in fighting infection and the 'happy hormone' dopamine. There is also mention of sound waves requiring a medium to travel through and calorie measurement.

10:04

⚛️ Subatomic Particles and Scientific Concepts

This paragraph covers physics and chemistry topics such as negatively charged subatomic particles (electrons), the function of white blood cells in the immune system, and concepts in energy (kinetic energy). The quiz also introduces the term 'hydroponics,' where plants grow without soil, and scientific properties like terminal velocity and viscosity.

15:05

🌌 Astronomy and Photosynthesis

Focusing on astronomy and biology, this section includes questions about black holes (the Event Horizon), the most malleable metal (gold), and photosynthesis in plants, which produces oxygen. There's also a question about the primary function of carbohydrates in the human body, which is to provide energy.

20:11

🚀 Planetary Science and Taxonomy

In this paragraph, the quiz explores planetary science and biological classification. Topics include the shortest day in the solar system (Jupiter), the meaning of the prefix 'bio,' and the speed of light slowing down when it passes through water. Additionally, the taxonomy of living organisms is discussed, including gymnosperms, and the number of chromosomes humans have (23 pairs).

25:12

🔬 Human Body and Physics Phenomena

Here, the quiz covers human anatomy, physics, and earth science. It includes the longest nerve in the human body (sciatic nerve), the gas found in Mars' atmosphere (carbon dioxide), and the point in a planet’s orbit closest to the Sun (perihelion). The process of mitosis and vitamin C are also discussed, along with the unit of force, the Newton.

Keywords

💡ultraviolet light

Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays. Insects can often see ultraviolet light, which humans cannot perceive with the naked eye. This ability allows them to detect patterns or markings on flowers that are invisible to us, which is crucial for pollination. The video script mentions ultraviolet light as an example of something most insects can see that humans can't.

💡T-cells

T-cells, also known as T lymphocytes, are a type of white blood cell that plays a central role in the immune system. They are crucial for the body's response to infections by identifying and attacking infected cells. The video script refers to T-cells as cells that help fight infection, emphasizing their role in immunity.

💡element

In chemistry, an element is a pure substance consisting of only one type of atom. The script uses the term 'element' in a question about substances made up of a single type of atom, distinguishing it from a compound or molecule, which are made up of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together. This highlights the foundational concepts of chemistry.

💡special relativity

Special relativity is a theory in physics proposed by Albert Einstein, which addresses the behavior of objects moving at, or in proximity to, the speed of light. It introduced concepts such as time dilation and length contraction, challenging the classical notions of space and time. The video script mentions Einstein's theory to test the viewers' knowledge of physics history and its key figures.

💡cryogenics

Cryogenics is the study of the production and behavior of materials at very low temperatures. It's a branch of physics that has applications in various fields, including medicine, superconductivity, and space exploration. The script uses cryogenics in a question about the branch of physics dealing with low temperatures, showcasing the diversity within the field.

💡germination

Germination is the process by which a seed develops into a new plant. It involves the seed absorbing water, breaking dormancy, and beginning to grow. The video script mentions germination in a question about the life cycle of plants, emphasizing the fundamental biological processes that support growth.

💡electron

An electron is a subatomic particle with a negative electric charge. It is one of the three types of particles that make up an atom, along with protons and neutrons. The script refers to electrons as negatively charged particles, which is a basic concept in atomic physics and chemistry.

💡calorie

A calorie is a unit of energy that measures the amount of heat or energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius. The video script uses the term 'calorie' in a question about energy, highlighting its relevance in understanding food energy content and thermodynamics.

💡sodium chloride

Sodium chloride is the chemical name for table salt, a common seasoning and preservative. It is an ionic compound composed of sodium and chloride ions. The script mentions sodium chloride as the chemical name for table salt, emphasizing basic chemistry knowledge.

💡kinetic energy

Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It is a fundamental concept in physics, calculated as one half the mass of an object times the square of its velocity. The video script refers to kinetic energy in a question about the energy of motion, illustrating its importance in understanding the physical world.

💡Hydroponics

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water solutions instead. It's a type of soilless cultivation that can be used to grow a wide variety of plants. The script mentions Hydroponics in a question about growing plants without soil, highlighting innovative agricultural practices.

Highlights

The quiz covers a wide range of science topics, making it accessible for an average person but with challenging questions.

Insects can see ultraviolet light, a spectrum of light invisible to humans.

T-cells are a key component of the immune system, helping to fight infection.

An element is defined as a substance made up of only one type of atom.

Albert Einstein proposed the theory of special relativity, one of the most significant scientific contributions.

Cryogenics is the branch of physics that deals with very low temperatures.

Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, making up about 78% of the air we breathe.

Approximately 10% of an iceberg is visible above water, the rest is submerged.

Germination is the process by which a seed becomes a plant.

The electron is the negatively charged subatomic particle in an atom.

Dopamine is known as the 'happy hormone' for its role in pleasure and reward mechanisms in the brain.

Sound waves require a medium to travel through, unlike light and radio waves.

The definition of a calorie is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C.

Sodium chloride, also known as table salt, is a common chemical compound used in daily life.

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, often used in modern agriculture.

Transcripts

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hi I'm Ben and welcome to this general

science quiz now I've set the level of

this quiz for the average person to

enjoy so it's not too difficult but

there's some challenging questions in

there too so let's find out how good

your science knowledge is here we go

what can most insects see that humans

can't x-rays ultraviolet light or gamma

rays the correct answer is ultraviolet

light which are the cells that are part

of your immune system and help fight

infection are they r s or t-

cells the correct answer is T

cells in chemistry what is a substance

made up of only one type of atom called

is it a compound molecule or

element the answer is

element which scientists proposed the

theory of special relativity was it

Isaac Newton Albert Einstein or Steven

Hawkin

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and that was Albert

Einstein what is the branch of physics

that deals with the behavior of objects

at very low temperatures progenics

quantum mechanics or

thermodynamics the answer is

cryogenics what is the most abundant gas

in Earth's atmosphere is it oxygen

nitrogen or carbon dioxide

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the most abundant is

nitrogen approximately what percent of

an iceberg shows above water is it 10 20

or

25% the correct one there is

10% what is the process by which a seed

becomes a plant is it fertilization

pollination or germination and why not

share this quiz with your friends and

see if they can beat your

score the answer here

germination which subatomic particle is

negatively charged is it the proton

neutron or

electron the answer is the

electron which hormone is known as the

happy hormone is it dopamine cortisol or

adrenaline and if you're enjoying the

quiz please give give it a thumbs

up and the correct answer is

dopamine which of these requires a

medium to travel through radio waves

sound waves or

light and the one there that requires a

medium is sound

waves the amount of energy required to

raise the temperature of 1 G of Water by

1° C is a calorie a jewel or

what and that is the definition of a

calorie what is the chemical name for

table salt is it sodium chloride

potassium chloride or sodium

sulfate the correct answer is sodium

chloride on average approximately what

perent of your body is made of water is

it 40 6 60 or

80% the answer is

60% what is the term for the energy an

object has due to its motion is it

thermal potential or kinetic

energy and that is kinetic

energy Hydroponics is a method of

growing plants without what water Nutri

nutriance or

soil and it's without

soil the boundary marking the limits of

a black hole is called what the Event

Horizon the Kyer line or the

nebula the answer here the Event

Horizon which element often used in

batteries has the chemical symbol PB is

that lead lithium or

potassium and that is

lead the steady speed achieved by an

object in free fall is known as what is

it terminal maximum or acceleration

velocity and it is terminal

velocity what is the term for the amount

of matter in an object

is it volume density or

mass the answer is

mass which mineral is also known as fo's

gold doite pyite or

magnetite the correct one there is

pyite what is the hottest part heart of

the sun is it the core Corona or

Surface and the hottest part of the sun

is the

core what does the h stand for in pH is

it hallogen helium or

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hydrogen and the correct answer is

hydrogen

what is an

isotope is it a type of molecule a

variant of an element or a subatomic

particle the answer is a variant of an

element which of these elements is a

liquid at room temperature sodium

Mercury or

potassium the answer is Mercury

what property of a wave is measured in

hertz the frequency amplitude or

wavelength and Hertz is the

frequency what does the letter A stand

for in DNA does it stand for animal acid

or

architecture and it stands for

acid what current do batteries

produce AC DC or

SD the answer is DC direct

current what is chlorophyll vital for in

Plants absorbing nutrients

photosynthesis or protecting from pests

the correct answer is

photosynthesis which gas is dissolved in

sodas or soft drinks for my English

viewers is it carbon dioxide oxygen or

nitrogen the correct answer carbon

dioxide what will usually happen to

matter when it's cooled it expands it

does nothing or it contracts

the correct answer it

contracts the RoR scale is used to

measure the strength of what natural

event hurricanes earthquakes or

Avalanches the answer is

earthquakes what is the primary function

of carbohydrates in the human body is it

to provide energy build muscle or store

vitamins

the answer is provide

energy in chemistry what is the term for

a liquid's resistance to flow is it

density viscosity or surface

tension the answer is

viscosity What is the characteristic

color of most obsidian is it red black

or green

and it's usually

black which vitamin is produced by the

human body when exposed to sunlight

Vitamin A C or

D the answer is vitamin

D what is the primary function of white

blood cells is it carrying oxygen

clotting blood or fighting infection

and they are the ones that fight

infection what is the PowerHouse of the

cell is it the nucleus mitochondria or

ribosome the answer is

mitochondria whose law states that for

every action there is an equal and

opposite reaction Albert Einstein's

Isaac Newton

or Robert

boils and that is Isaac Newton's

law what is the most abundant chemical

element in the universe is it carbon

oxygen or

hydrogen the most abundant is

hydrogen what phenomenon explains the

bending of light as it passes through

different mediums refraction reflection

or

defraction the correct Choice there

refraction what is the basic unit of

heredity in living organisms is it the

cell gene or

chromosome the correct answer

ISE what is the SI unit of force is it

the

Newton or

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what the answer is

Newton what is the only element without

neutrons in its nucleus hydrogen carbon

or

calcium the answer is

hydrogen a wasting away or decrease in

size of a body part or tissue is known

as which adhesion eclampsia or

atrophy the answer

atrophy which organ in the human body

produces bile is it the liver pancreas

or

kidneys and if you are thinking G

bladder it's only stored there it's

produced in the

liver what explains why hot air rises

and cold air sinks is it Archimedes

principle the Doppler effect or

convection the answer is

convection what is the most abundant

element in the Earth's crust is it

oxygen iron or

aluminium the answer is oxygen

what term is used for the study of fungi

garbology entomology or

micology the answer is

micology what is the primary gas

produced by

photosynthesis is it carbon dioxide

oxygen or

nitrogen and the one produced is oxygen

what is the unit of measure for

electrical resistance is it the ohm watt

or

volt the answer is

om what's a substance that increases the

rate of chemical reaction without being

consumed is it a catalyst reactant or

solvent the answer is

Catalyst what is the primary waste

product of anerobic respiration in

muscles is it carbon dioxide lactic acid

or

oxygen the answer is lactic

acid what are the building blocks of

proteins amino acids fatty acids or

Nitric acids

the answer amino

acids in physics what property of an

object determines its inertia the size

volume or

mass the answer is

mass what is the primary difference

between a comet and an asteroid is it

composition size or orbit

the answer is

composition what is the term for the

branch of biology that studies the

classification and naming of organisms

is it ecology botony or

taxonomy the answer is

taxonomy which planet has the shortest

day in the solar system is it Jupiter

Mars or Earth

the one with the shortest day is

Jupiter what does the prefix bio mean

does it mean life bacteria or

grow and it means

life what happens to the speed of light

when it travels through water it slows

down nothing happens or it speeds up

the answer is it slows

down what does penicillin come from tree

bark mold or plant

sap the answer penicillin comes from

mold what is the primary cause of most

tsunamis is it meteorite impacts

collapsing ice shelves or earthquakes

the primary cause is

earthquakes how many atoms in a water

molecule are there two three or

four and there are

three what do stem cells do in the body

do they create and replace cells

transfer oxygen or fight

infection the answer create and replace

cells what is the most malleable of All

Metals is it gold lead or copper and

that means able to be hammered or

pressed into shape without breaking or

cracking the answer is

gold what do you get if you alloy copper

and Tin do you get steel nickel or

bronze the answer is

bronze the ability of the brain to make

new Pathways and connections is called

what is the answer neurodynamics neurom

morphing or

neuroplasticity the answer

neuroplasticity what is the densest

planet in our solar system is it Earth

Earth Jupiter or

Saturn the answer

Earth what are compounds that contain

carbon called are they inorganic seismic

or

organic they are

organic how long does it take the sun's

rays to reach Earth 8 seconds 80 seconds

or 8

minutes the correct answer just over 8

minutes W membrane covers the lungs and

lines the chest cavity is it the

pericardium the

Peroni or

plura the answer is the

plura which type of diabetes is

characterized by the body's inability to

produce insulin type 1 type two or

gestational the answer type

one who famously used a prism to

demonstrate that white light is made up

of different colors Isaac Newton Albert

Einstein or Leonardo da

Vinci and that again is Isaac Newton

which are responsible for carrying

information throughout the human body

neurons protons or

lymphocytes the correct answer

neurons a material where electrical

resistance vanishes and magnetic fields

are expelled is called what a resistor

transistor or superc

conductor the answer superconductor

How many pairs of chromosomes do humans

have 20 23 or

29 and we have 23

pairs what is the most common color of

sapphire is it green red or

blue the answer is blue

an animal with a backbone is which is

the answer invertebrate vertebrate or

arthropod the answer is

vertebrate which of the following metals

does not react violently with water at

room temperature potassium sodium or

magnesium and the one that does not

react is

magnesium what causes the Earth to have

seasons is the correct answer its tilted

axis solar winds or the distance to the

Sun the answer is it's tilted

axis what name is given to the longest

nerve in the human body is it the vagus

CTIC or femoral nerve

the answer the sciatic

nerve what are the hairlike structures

that line in the respiratory tract

called is the answer cyia alvioli or

broni the answer is

cyia what is the primary gas found in

the atmosphere of Mars nitrogen carbon

dioxide or sulfur dioxide

the correct one there carbon

dioxide what is the name of the point in

a planet orbit when it's closest to the

Sun is it the aelon perihelion or

Equinox the answer is perih

helium what is the process of a cell

dividing into two identical daughter

cells called is the answer reproduction

apoptosis or mitosis

the correct one there

mitosis ascorbic acid is known as which

vitamin A C or

D the correct answer is

C which term literally means naked seed

is the answer endosperm angiosperm or

gymnosperm

the correct answer gymnos

sperm which human sense is the olfactory

nerve related to hearing smell or

sight the correct one here is

smell the protein fibrin is a major

component of what digestion hair growth

or blood

clots the answer is blood

clots bases which are soluble in water

are called what alkaly hydrates or

acids and they are

alkalized at what point is Celsius and

Fahrenheit

equal 100 100 0 or

-40° the answer

-40° what is measured on the mo scale is

it the heat of a chili a minerals

hardness or wind

speed the correct answer a mineral's

hardness who proved that each planet's

orbit about the sun is an ellipse

Einstein Galileo or

Kepler and the answer is

Kepler which of these is slightly acidic

milk of magnesia baking soda or cow's

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milk and the one here that's slightly

acidic is cow's

milk something that is situated away

from the center of the body can be

described as what distal epidural or

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femoral the correct answer is

distal what is another name for varicela

is it germa measles mumps or

chickenpox the correct answer

chickenpox how long is an nanometer is

it 1,000th 1 millionth or 1 billionth of

a

meter and it is 1 billionth of a

meter which of the following structures

best categorizes glass is it a liquid an

amorphous solid or a

solid it is an amorphous solid

which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is

closest to the surface is it the

mesosphere Stratosphere or

troposphere the correct answer is the

troposphere what phenomenon explains why

the sky is

blue reflection ra scattering or

refraction the answer is RA scattering

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