Science Trivia

20

Which mosquitoes sting people: males only, females only, or both?

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?

20

Which disease was appropriately named after the dark splotches it formed on its victims' bodies in the 14th century?

16

Which Ohio-born inventor held over 1,000 patents, including one for the invention of the motion-picture projector?

9

What science studies the structure and history of the earth?

11

What is the name for the study of the supernatural influence of numbers on human life?

5

Can you name any three chemical elements named for locations on the earth?

16

Give the proper names for the two major branches of biology; one deals with plants, the other animals.

19

It was the fastest growing household product of the 1980's. In 1980, only 14% of US homes had one of these, but by 1990, over 80% of homes had one. What is it?

16

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

4

The human ear is capable of hearing sounds in a decibel level range from a low of 10 db to a maximum of how many decibels? (within 10)

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?

6

Ascorbic acid is something which many of us consume virtually every day. By what name is ascorbic acid better known?