General Science Flashcards
Which planet in our solar system is closest to the sun?
Venus
How many moons does Saturn have?
62
How long is the small intestine?
22 feet
The primary gaseous component of Earths atmosphere is:
Nitrogen
What is the chemical abbreviation for table salt?
NaCl
Which of these planets in our solar system is closest to the sun?
Venus
The Earth is the ___ planet from the sun.
Third
Which is not found in a cell?
Metatarsal
Kinetic energy of an object is the energy it possesses due to its ___.
Motion
What is the device used to measure electrical current?
Ammeter
Which has a pH over 7?
Baking Soda
Who invented the telescope?
Hans Lippershey
When did the space shuttle first fly?
1981
What is the worlds largest mammal?
Blue Whale
At what temperature Celsius does water boil?
100 degrees
If you weigh 150 pounds on Earth,
You will weigh less on the moon.
The average adult human body is composed of approximately what percentage of water?
55-65%
Which part of the ear is most likely to be damaged by loud noises?
Hairs in the cochlea.
The process of liquid water spontaneously changing it to a gaseous state at room temperature is known as:
Evaporation
Which are not considered greenhouse gases?
Oxygen
What liquid is neither acidic nor basic?
Water
What type of current does a battery produce?
DC
Sound waves travel faster in ___
Steel
Which of the following elements is not a metal?
He
