Science Trivia

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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?

3

If a diamond is the hardest known substance , what is used to cut diamonds?

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?

12

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

10

Inventor Thomas Edison improved the major infrastructure of New York City in 1881 when he installed the world's first what?

16

By what three-word phrase do we name the index used to measure the quantity of harmful particles and chemicals in the air?

10

Name the three elements found in greatest percentage in the human body.

11

What is the unusual medical name for the fatal disease which appeared in 1976 among persons attending a convention in Philadelphia?

7

Chemistry: acid will turn litmus paper what color?

2

Which German company, maker of precision cameras, revolutionized the world of casual photography in 1930 when it introduced 35 mm film in a canister, easily transportable and smoothly inserted into a camera?