Do You Know Your Science?

If you're like me, you have picked up a lot of scientific information along the way. A bit of physics, a bit of biology, a bit of chemistry and so on... The question is, how much do you remember and understand? Let's check!
 
 
Which oath of ethics taken by doctors is named after an Ancient Greek physician?
Hippocratic Oath
Aristotic Oath
Archmedic Oath
Socratic Oath
 
 
How much DNA, roughly, is shared by Humans and chimpanzees?
98%
82%
90%
88%
 
 
On the periodic table, what symbol stands for silver?
Ag
Cr
Au
Sm
 
 
What is the study of mushrooms called?
Mycology
Cytology
Shroomology
Carrology
 
 
What happens in nuclear fission?
The splitting of atomic nuclei
The electrical repulsion of protons
The formation of carbon atoms
The formation of plutonium atoms
 
 
What is the opposite to ordinary matter called?
Antimatter
Dark matter
Energy
Electrons
 
 
How many legs does a centipede have?
30
12
16
64
 
 
At what temperature are Celsius and Fahrenheit equal?
-40
-100
0
100
 
 
What is it called when a current skips part of the circuit?
A short circuit
A fused fuse
A circuit overload
Circuit break
 
 
What is force that resists the separation of two bodies in contact called?
Adhesion force
Frictional force
Tension force
Spring force
 
 
What sea creature will sometimes eject its entire digestive system to evade attackers?
Sea Cucumber
Octopus
Squid
Seahorse
 
 
What is another name for fossilized resin?
Amber
Tar
Petrol
Carbon Fossil
 
 
What is the voltage of a D cell battery?
1.5 Volts
3 Volts
5 Volts
0.5 Volts
 
 
What species of whale is known for singing long, complex songs?
Humpback Whale
Blue Whale
Killer Whale
Sperm Whale
Try Again...
You 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.
Good Job!
Not 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!
Scientist Potential!
Well, 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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