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.