Science and Technology Flashcards

1
Q

The chemical symbol for gold is Au. True or False?

A

True

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2
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What is the powerhouse of the cell? A) Nucleus B) Mitochondria C) Ribosome D) Cytoplasm

A

B) Mitochondria

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3
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Fill in the blank: The process by which plants make their own food is called __________.

A

photosynthesis

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4
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Which planet is known as the Red Planet? A) Venus B) Mars C) Jupiter D) Saturn

A

B) Mars

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5
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True or False: Water is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

A

True

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6
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What is the speed of light in a vacuum? A) 300,000 km/s B) 150,000 km/s C) 1,000 km/s D) 3,000 km/s

A

A) 300,000 km/s

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7
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Fill in the blank: The smallest unit of life is the __________.

A

cell

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8
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True or False: DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid.

A

True

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9
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Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere? A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Carbon Dioxide D) Hydrogen

A

C) Carbon Dioxide

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10
Q

Fill in the blank: The main organ of the circulatory system is the __________.

A

heart

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11
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What is the most abundant gas in the Earth’s atmosphere? A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Carbon Dioxide D) Argon

A

B) Nitrogen

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12
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True or False: An atom consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

A

True

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13
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Which scientist is known for the theory of relativity? A) Isaac Newton B) Albert Einstein C) Galileo Galilei D) Stephen Hawking

A

B) Albert Einstein

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14
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Fill in the blank: The study of living organisms is called __________.

A

biology

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15
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True or False: The Earth revolves around the Sun in an elliptical shape.

A

True

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16
Q

What is the main component of the human brain? A) Water B) Fat C) Protein D) Carbohydrates

A

A) Water

17
Q

Fill in the blank: The force that keeps us on the ground is called __________.

A

gravity

18
Q

Which of the following is a renewable energy source? A) Coal B) Natural Gas C) Solar Power D) Oil

A

C) Solar Power

19
Q

True or False: The pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.

A

True

20
Q

What is the chemical formula for table salt? A) NaCl B) KCl C) CaCl2 D) MgCl2

A

A) NaCl

21
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ is the central processing unit of the computer.

A

CPU

22
Q

True or False: The Hubble Space Telescope is located on the Moon.

A

False

23
Q

Which element has the atomic number 1? A) Helium B) Hydrogen C) Lithium D) Beryllium

A

B) Hydrogen

24
Q

Fill in the blank: The branch of science that deals with the study of matter and its changes is called __________.

A

chemistry

25
Q

True or False: A virus is considered a living organism.

A

False

26
Q

What type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength? A) Gamma rays B) X-rays C) Ultraviolet rays D) Radio waves

A

D) Radio waves

27
Q

Fill in the blank: The device used to measure temperature is called a __________.

A

thermometer

28
Q

True or False: The human body has four lungs.

A

False

29
Q

Which of the following is NOT a type of renewable energy? A) Wind B) Solar C) Natural Gas D) Hydro

A

C) Natural Gas

30
Q

Fill in the blank: The scientific study of the universe beyond the Earth’s atmosphere is called __________.

A

astronomy