General Science 1
A science quiz with questions to suit all the family. To view the answers just move your mouse over the answer boxes, but no cheating!!
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What is the closest star to the earth?The Sun.
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What is measured using a bolometer?Radiant energy.
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What scale of wind speed was named after an English admiral?The Beaufort Scale.
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What was invented by Lazlo & Georg Biro?Ball Point Pen.
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Which metal has the chemical symbol "Co"?Cobalt.
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Of what is Seismology the study?Earthquakes.
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Which planet is known as "The Red Planet"?Mars.
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Which drug is Alexander Fleming famous for discovering?Penicillin.
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Who is credited with inventing the electric light?Edison.
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In computing terms what is ROM?Read Only Memory.
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Which Greek physician is often called "The Father of Medicine"?Hippocrates.
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What is the chemical symbol for Tungsten?W.
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What were accidently discovered by Rontgen in 1895?X-Rays.
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What is the SI unit for energy?Joule.
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In medicine what is meant by a DVT?Deep Vein Thrombosis.
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Fluorine, Chlorine and Iodine are all part of which chemical group?The Halogens.
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What is the main sugar found in milk?Lactose.
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What name is given to a polgon with 12 sides?Dodecagon.
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What is the chemical name for Vitamin C?Ascorbic Acid.
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Which element is the best conductor of electricity?Silver.