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Quiz Set 14 — Astronomy
Answer all 10 questions. Click an option to see if you got it right!
Question 1 of 10
What is the study of living organisms called?
Biology is the natural science that studies life and living organisms.
Question 2 of 10
What is the term for the pressure exerted by a gas?
Gas pressure is the force exerted per unit area by gas molecules colliding with surfaces.
Question 3 of 10
Which continent has no permanent human population?
Antarctica has no permanent human residents, only temporary research station staff.
Question 4 of 10
What is the chemical symbol for lead?
Lead's symbol Pb comes from the Latin 'plumbum'.
Question 5 of 10
What part of the cell controls its activities?
The nucleus contains DNA and directs cellular activities and reproduction.
Question 6 of 10
What is the property of water that causes it to climb up a narrow tube?
Capillary action is the ability of water to flow in narrow spaces against gravity.
Question 7 of 10
What is the name for a group of the same species in one area?
A population is a group of organisms of the same species living in the same area.
Question 8 of 10
Which organ filters blood and produces urine?
Kidneys filter blood to remove waste products, producing urine as a result.
Question 9 of 10
What is the term for animals active at night?
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the night and rest during the day.
Question 10 of 10
What force causes objects to fall toward Earth?
Gravity is the attractive force between masses that causes objects to fall toward Earth.
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