Science Flashcards
Simple Science
What is the chemical symbol for Oxygen?
O
Who discovered gravity?
Isaac Newton
What is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
What is the smallest unit of matter?
Atom
What is the gas most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What is the process by which plants make their own food?
Photosynthesis
What branch of science studies living organisms?
Biology
What metal is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
Which part of the brain is responsible for memory and learning?
Hippocampus
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
Who developed the theory of relativity?
Albert Einstein
What part of the eye controls the amount of light entering?
Pupil
What term describes animals that eat both plants and meat?
Omnivores
What is the process of water turning into vapor called?
Evaporation
Which planet in our solar system rotates on its side?
Uranus
What is the name of the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
What was the first antibiotic discovered?
Penicillin
What is the study of earthquakes called?
Seismology
Which vitamin helps with blood clotting?
Vitamin K
What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?
Gravity
What chemical element is found in all organic compounds?
Carbon
What is the largest mammal in the world?
Blue Whale
