The basic science we learn in our early years often remains the most we know about science. These fundamentals are crucial in our understanding of how the physical world works. So let us ask you this: How much do you remember from your science lessons?
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A magnet has two poles, a south and north pole. What do they do when they meet?
The opposite poles of a magnet attract, the same poles repel.
They attract each other
They repel each other
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What kind of celestial body is our Sun?
It is also a sphere one million times the size of the Earth.
A Star
An Asteroid
A Galaxy
A Planet
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When you guess a measurement and an exact number is not needed - what is that called?
Theory
Guesswork
Estimation
Attribution
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Your favorite plant is starting to wilt. What will you give it?
Wilting is usually a sign that the plant is lacking water.
Light
Worms
More soil
Ants
Water
Darkness
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Which tool would you use to best measure a liquid?
A Graduated Cylinder
A Ruler
Scales
Hand Length
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Which of these things will a magnet NOT attract?
Aluminum is one of the non-magnetic metals.
An aluminum rod
An iron nail
A nickel rod
A steel knife
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True or False: Plants need a gas animals do not.
For the process of photosynthesis, plants need carbon dioxide while animals only need oxygen. That said, animals can't CREATE oxygen like plants do.
False: Both need the same gases
True: Methane
True: Carbon Dioxide
True: Nitrogen
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Where do hermit crabs like to live?
Hermit crabs love sandy beaches and the ocean itself.
In a forest
On a beach
In a glacier
In human cities
In the mountains
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What is a scientist who studies living things called?
Ecologist
Biologist
Ornithologist
Zoologist
Paleontologist
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Which of these movements was caused by the fundamental force of GRAVITY?
A ball falling
A door opening
A wagon moving
A kite flying
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Your cousin is a scientist who studies space. What is she called?
Astronomer
Physicist
Astronaut
Seismologist
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Where is the human center of gravity located?
Not actually the belly button but on the second sacral vertebra, which is very close to it.
Around our head
Around our feet
Around our ribs
Around our belly button
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What is sand made of?
Sand is made of tiny pieces of rocks and minerals.
Crushed leaves
Dry wood
Seawater
Stones
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What phase is the moon in when we see it the SMALLEST?
A new moon is when the Moon cannot be seen because we are looking at the unlit half of the Moon. The new moon phase occurs when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the Sun.
Waning crescent
Waxing gibbous
New Moon
Full moon
Waxing crescent
You Have Forgotten...
You got a third or less of the answers right and that means it may be time to renew your basic science knowledge. After... READ MOREYou got a third or less of the answers right and that means it may be time to renew your basic science knowledge. After all, this is knowledge about how the world works, who knows when it might come in handy? Everyone should remember their science classes, so have a look at our answers to learn what you missed and learn some extra facts.
Not bad at all. You definitely remember most of your science lessons. However, due to the time that has passed since... READ MORENot bad at all. You definitely remember most of your science lessons. However, due to the time that has passed since school, you may have forgotten some facts and that explains why you missed some answers as well. Have a look at our answers by clicking on 'show answers' and learn some new facts!
Well, you obviously remember a LOT of your science lessons! Good for you! Not only do you have a really good memory... READ MOREWell, you obviously remember a LOT of your science lessons! Good for you! Not only do you have a really good memory, but you have an attention to detail and probably a will to keep this information alive in your head and your understanding of the world. You aced it!
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