Science Trivia

7

People with the AIDS disorder are HIV positive. What is HIV an abbreviation for?

11

This chemical element is an alkali metal, one of the lightest metals known. It is used in nuclear reactions, in batteries, in the glass industry, and as a medicine for the treatment of manic-depressive psychosis. What element is it?

17

Probably in every room of your home you have examples of what significant invention dating from about 1500 B.C.?

8

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

15

Name all the planets in our solar system without a moon.

12

What disease, caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, is characterized by bleeding gums and extreme weakness?

9

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

13

What is the name of the complex molecule that carries oxygen in the blood and gives blood its characteristic red color?

6

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

9

What is the third largest planet in our solar system?

2

Which hockey player holds the record for having scored the most goals in Stanley Cup playoff games, 122 in a 16-year career?

17

What does a paleontologist study?

1

What is the scientific name for the unit of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C?

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?