Science Trivia

12

America's first nickel, or five cent piece, was first produced in 1866. It consisted of 25% nickel, and 75% what metal?

20

In April and May, 1961, the first two astronauts were launched into space; one Russian and one American. Can you name them?

8

The shape of a DNA molecule is usually referred to by a two-word phrase, one of whose words refers to its three-dimensional spiral shape. What is this phrase?

9

What science studies the structure and history of the earth?

16

Which human organ secretes bile, forms blood proteins, and stores vitamins for later release into the bloodstream?

18

Each year an award is given for exceptional and outstanding achievement in the field of atomic energy. This award is named after the person who produced the first controlled nuclear chain reaction, in 1942. After whom is this award named?

11

Can you give the decibel levels of each of the following sounds: within 10 a. Normal conversation b. Jet plane takeoff c. Live loud rock music

1

The Chinese are generally given credit for how many of these three inventions: the abacus, gunpowder, the magnetic compass?

12

What is the name of the hereditary blood disease that occurs chiefly among black people?

7

Chemistry: acid will turn litmus paper what color?

8

In March, 1998, NASA announced that an unmanned lunar spacecraft had discovered up to 6 billion tons of ... what? ... on the moon?

9

This chemical element, symbol S, was known to the ancients; it is the brimstone of the Bible. What is it?

6

What are the three main commercial uses for wax (whether animal, vegitable, or mineral)?

15

What product used by hikers, campers, military personnel, and astronauts, has been produced since 1891 by the Victorinox company?

11

The seeds of what tropical tree are the main ingredient of chocolate?