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Fun Bag of Science! Trivia Quiz

Welcome! This quiz completely focuses on science. Increase your scientific knowledge by this quiz! Suitable for kids aged 7-12 years.

A multiple-choice quiz by vishsapprak. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
vishsapprak

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
331,901

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1814

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the force that slows and stops a ball rolling on the ground? Hint

Mechanical

Gravity

Friction

Muscular

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Question 2 of 10

2. The day and nights of the earth are caused by rotation.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which of these materials is sound likely to travel faster? Hint

Liquids

Solids

Gases

Plasmas

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these is caused by the earth's tilt? Hint

Friction

Changing seasons

Gravity

Day and night

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name for the group of organisms which cannot be seen with our naked eye and needs a microscope? Hint

Microbes

Carnivorous

Herbivorous

Nocturnal

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the basic unit of life in animals and humans? Hint

Organs

Skeleton

Cells

Brain

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these contains the highest amount of calcium? Hint

Water

Sugar

Milk

Salt

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which is the softest mineral substance in nature? Hint

Diamond

Talc

Bismuth

Rocks

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which is the hardest substance in nature? Hint

Emerald

Talc

Diamond

Ruby

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these is a good conductor of electricity? Hint

Plastic

Steel Spoon

Paper

All of these

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the force that slows and stops a ball rolling on the ground?

Answer: Friction

Friction always acts on the opposite direction of the applied force. If there was no friction life on earth would be miserable! If it was not for friction things would have trouble stopping moving.

2. The day and nights of the earth are caused by rotation.

Answer: True

As it rotates, one part of the earth faces towards the sun (it's day for this half of the earth) while the other part of the earth faces away from the sun (it's night for this half of the earth).

3. In which of these materials is sound likely to travel faster?

Answer: Solids

Sound travels the fastest in steel and slowest in air. Sound cannot travel through a vacuum.

4. Which of these is caused by the earth's tilt?

Answer: Changing seasons

The earth is tilted so that as it travels around the sun, sometimes the North Pole points towards the sun (giving summer in the northern hemisphere) and at other times the South Pole points towards the sun (giving summer in the southern hemisphere).

5. What is the name for the group of organisms which cannot be seen with our naked eye and needs a microscope?

Answer: Microbes

Microbes mainly consists of 5 varieties: bacteria, fungi, virus, algae and protozoa. Microbes or micro-organisms are both useful and harmful to man.

6. What is the basic unit of life in animals and humans?

Answer: Cells

Cells are very important in our body. Cells are necessary for various life functions. Cells was discovered by Robert Hooke when he observed slices of cork under his crude microscope.

7. Which of these contains the highest amount of calcium?

Answer: Milk

The calcium in milk is neccessary for the strengthening of bones. Milk is produced by a variety of animals such as cows, goats and humans too.

8. Which is the softest mineral substance in nature?

Answer: Talc

Talc is used in face powders. Talc is also used by gymnasts when they perform on the uneven bars to help give them a good grip.

9. Which is the hardest substance in nature?

Answer: Diamond

Diamond is used for cutting glass, and also in jewelery. Diamond is very highly prized as a gemstone.

10. Which of these is a good conductor of electricity?

Answer: Steel Spoon

Steel spoons are often used in making homemade electrical circuits. They are very good conductors of electricity, as is anything made of metal.

Source: Author vishsapprak

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