General Science Quiz 61 (20 MCQs)

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1. ..... is the measure of how hard gravity pulls on an object.

Correct Answer: D) Weight.

2. What kind of mirror is used in cars to give the driver a wider area and smaller image of the traffic behind him/her?

Correct Answer: C) Convex.

3. Which is the nearest star to the planet Earth?

Correct Answer: B) Sun.

4. Which planet does not have an element named after it?

Correct Answer: B) X) Mars.

5. Lets light pass through an object and then through two or more lenses

Correct Answer: B) Compound Microscope.

6. The 3Rs of reducing global warming mean.....

Correct Answer: A) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

7. A liquid has a.....shape

Correct Answer: C) Takes the shape of the buttom of container.

8. Which statement about global reserves of fossil fuels is correct?

Correct Answer: D) Oil, gas, and coal reserves are still abundant.

9. Which organ in the human body produces insulin?

Correct Answer: B) Pancreas.

10. The yellow objective is 40x

Correct Answer: B) False.

11. Resistance force divided by effort force equals

Correct Answer: C) Mechanical advantage.

12. Which form of energy is stored?

Correct Answer: A) Potential.

13. The amount of light or radiation reflected by a surface, typically that of a planet or moon.

Correct Answer: A) Albedo.

14. Which of the following never changes no matter where in the universe?

Correct Answer: C) Mass.

15. What pigment in the leaf captures energy from the sun?

Correct Answer: B) Chlorophyll.

16. The entire range of light is known as what?

Correct Answer: A) The electromagnetic spectrum.

17. What is the most common type of rock?

Correct Answer: A) Sedimentary rock.

18. Drawings should be handled carefully as they are

Correct Answer: C) Expensive and valuable.

19. What are columns and rows on the periodic table called?

Correct Answer: C) Groups and periods.

20. The Standard Units for Speed is?

Correct Answer: A) M/s (meters per second).