General Science 4
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 measured using Ohms?Electrical resistance.
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By what name is a polygraph better known?A Lie detector.
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Which element has the symbol W?Tungsten.
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Which is the softest mineral on the Mohs Scale?Talc.
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Bronze is an alloy of which two metals?Copper and Tin.
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Which acid was once known as "Oil of Vitriol"?Sulphuric Acid.
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What are the Brinell, Rockwell and Vickers scales used to measure?Hardness of materials.
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What did Joseph Lister pioneer the use of?Antiseptics.
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Which gas has the formula NH3?Ammonia.
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What name is given to the liberation of energy NOT requiring the presence of oxygen?Anaerobic.
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By what name is solid carbon dioxide known?Dry Ice.
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What is the common name for Nitrous Oxide?Laughing Gas.
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Of what are the rings around Saturn composed?Ice.
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What was the name of the first successful cloned sheep?Dolly.
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The Mercalli scale is used for measuring what?Intensity of earthquakes.
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What would you use a pyrometer to measure?Temperature.
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What name is given to a compound that contains no water?Anhydrous.
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What disease is caused by a defiency of Vitamin D?Rickets.
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For what is the Pascal the SI unit for?Pressure.
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Which element has the atomic nimber 1?Hydrogen.