General Science Quiz 127 (20 MCQs)

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1. The planet comes from the word "Plantain, "-which means.....in ancient Greek

Correct Answer: B) Wanderer.

2. Process of splitting an atomic nucleus into two or more nuclei with smaller masses, releasing large amounts of energy

Correct Answer: C) Fission.

3. A possible answer to a question or problem. Also called an educated guess.

Correct Answer: B) Hypothesis.

4. ..... is the end of a magnet

Correct Answer: A) Pole.

5. Is the geological column a real thing?

Correct Answer: B) No.

6. Modern science cannot tell us the original source of energy?

Correct Answer: A) True.

7. This scientist laid down the laws of motion, developed the law on universal gravitation and invented calculus.

Correct Answer: A) Sir Isaac Newton.

8. Clouds are grouped by their height above the ground.

Correct Answer: A) True.

9. Distance

Correct Answer: B) Scalar.

10. Heavy water is

Correct Answer: A) Deuterium oxide.

11. Light behaves as a wave.

Correct Answer: A) True.

12. Which soil horizon can have humus and topsoil in it?

Correct Answer: A) Horizon A.

13. An idea that proposes an answer to a question

Correct Answer: A) Hypothesis.

14. Where is the new moon always located?

Correct Answer: A) The day time sky.

15. Which celestial body is the Earth closest to?

Correct Answer: A) The Moon.

16. Name the national flower of india

Correct Answer: A) Lotus.

17. The mass of a very large boulder should be expressed in

Correct Answer: B) Kilograms.

18. The grouping of tubes that carry water and food to all parts of the plant are called.....

Correct Answer: C) Vascular bundles.

19. Which base pair is correctly matched?

Correct Answer: A) AT.

20. A pitcher throws a 0.145 kg baseball at a velocity of 30.0m/s. How much kinetic energy does the ball have?

Correct Answer: D) 65.25 J.