🔬 Science Trivia

Quiz Set 20 — Earth Science

Answer all 10 questions. Click an option to see if you got it right!

Question 1 of 10

What is the name for the branch of science studying the mind and behavior?

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior, including cognition, emotion, and motivation.
Question 2 of 10

What does 'mRNA' stand for?

mRNA (messenger RNA) carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes for protein synthesis.
Question 3 of 10

What is the phenomenon of identical twins?

Monozygotic (identical) twins develop from a single fertilized egg that splits into two embryos.
Question 4 of 10

What is the most common neurodegenerative disease?

Alzheimer's disease is the most common neurodegenerative disease, causing dementia.
Question 5 of 10

What is the SI unit of energy?

The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, work, and heat.
Question 6 of 10

What is the name for a neutron star emitting pulses?

A pulsar is a rapidly rotating neutron star emitting regular pulses of electromagnetic radiation.
Question 7 of 10

What is the process of splitting atomic nuclei?

Nuclear fission splits heavy atomic nuclei, releasing energy — used in nuclear power plants.
Question 8 of 10

What are stem cells?

Stem cells have the unique ability to self-renew and differentiate into many specialized cell types.
Question 9 of 10

What does pH measure?

pH measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution on a scale of 0-14.
Question 10 of 10

What is the term for the bending of light around massive objects?

Gravitational lensing occurs when a massive object bends light passing near it, predicted by Einstein.