Science Bowl sample questions set 1
In a right triangle what is the name for the side opposite the 90 degree angle
hypotenuse
What general term describes the angle or degree north or south of the equator?
latitude
magma that has reached the earth's surface
lava
What is the environmental factor most directly involved in phototropism?
light
What physical state of matter is intermediate between a solid and gas?
liquid
What is the most common term for the ratio of the output force to the input force of a simple machine?
mechanical advantage
What is the SI base unit for length?
meter
What is the most common term for the energy an object has because of its position or configuration?
potential
Which is the brightest planet in the sky?
Venus
The hydrologic cycle describes the circulation of Earths:
Water
What is the kelvin temperature that represents a condition of no molecular motion?
0
Round to the nearest 10 thousandth convert 1/3 to a decimal:
0.3333
An ionic state of an atom of hydrogen would have how many protons?
1
Convert 150% to a mixed fraction
1 1/2
How many grams are in 1 metric ton?
1 million
Which of the following is an intracellular parasite? (Malaria, ,tapeworm, sleeping sickness, shigella)
Malaria
Metals that can be hammered into thin sheets are called-
Malleable
metamorphosis transforms limestone into a rock called:
Marble
Reduce the following fraction to a proper fraction in lowest terms: 125/1000
1/8
Change each of the following 3 fractions, respectively, to equivalent fractions with a denominator of 30: 1/3 3/5 5/6
10/30 18/30 25/30
What is 10^5 divided by 10^3?
100
Find the volume of a 3 by 5 by 8 solid.
120
What is the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle if the legs measure 5 and 12 meters?
13
The earths mantle is approximately how many miles thick?
1800
How many protons are present in a single helium nucleus?
2
What is the cube root of 8?
2
If a chimpanzee has 48 chromosomes in its somatic cells, how many chromosomes will be in the chimpanzee's gametes?
24
Every triangle has how many vertices?
3
How many degrees are in 1/3 of a right angle?
30
How many permanent teeth does an adult human have?
32
How many canine teeth does a typical human have?
4
How many limbs are tetrapods typically considered to have?
4
Which of the following has the most inertia: (1 kg iron, 2 kg iron, 5 newtons iron, 4 kg iron)
4 kg iron
The Earth is approximately _____ years old.
4.6 billion
If the area of a square field is 1,600 square feet, how many feet long is one of its sides?
40
Jeff walks west in a straight path for 100 meters and then east in a straight path for 150 meters. What is the magnitude of his displacement, in meters?
50
What is the year of a person's death who was born in the year 580 BC and lived 63 years?
517 BC
Round the number 535,279 to the nearest ten-thousand:
540,000
What is the exact circumference of a circle whose radius is 3 cm?
6 pi
What is the measure of each angle I'm an equilateral triangle?
60 degrees
Giving your answer in grams, subtract 200 grams from 6.2 kilograms
6000
If there are 640 ounces of water in 5 gallons, how many ounces is 1/2na gallon?
64 ounces
What fraction of Earths surface is covered in ocean?
7/10
The number 4.56 x 10^11 has how many zeros?
9
The geographic North Pole is at what latitude?
90
Which of the following is not a mineral: (quartz, topaz, basalt, diamond)
Basalt
If a chimpanzee were to throw darts at a Periodic Table, he would most likely hit an element with which of the following characteristics: W) a naturally radioactive element X) a solid at room temperature Y) a gas at room temperature Z) a liquid at room temperature
A solid at room temperature
What is the scientific name for the white of a cooked egg?
Albumen
What is the name of the rock that makes up most of the ocean floor and volcanic ocean islands?
Basalt
A white object illuminated by blue light will appear what color?
Blue
Based on size and location, which of the 2 basic types of glaciers dominates Greenland today?
CONTINENTAL (ACCEPT: ICE SHEET)
Which mammal teeth are evolved to function in gripping and tearing?
Canines
What are sharks skeleton made of?
Cartilage
What is the name for the biochemical process that converts grape juice into wine or soy beans into soy sauce?
Fermentation
Which of the following is a metamorphic rock? (Sandstone, marble, quartz, granite)
Marble is a metamorphic
Which planet does not have a element named after it?
Mars
In what organelle does photosynthesis take place?
Chloroplast
Which of the following can result after a moderate to severe blow to the head: concussion, Down syndrome, meningitis, impetigo
Concussion
Which is the correct term for a crack in ice?
Crevasse
What atomic particle balances the charge of protons to produce a neutral atom?
Electron
Which most directly contributes to the actual mechanical advantage being less than the ideal mechanical advantage:
Friction
Which of the following is the most common source of energy for brain cells in humans: (nuclei acid, proteins, glucose, pectins)
Glucose
Which one of the four basic forces of the universe is most directly involved with maintaining the planets in their orbits?
Gravity
What is the chemical formula for hydrogen peroxide?
H2O2
Name all of the following 4 choices that are measurement units of area; meter; hectare; acre; mile;
HECTARE; ACRE
What is the binomial scientific genius and species name for humans?
Homo sapiens
What is the common name for the antiseptic, found in many homes that decomposed into water and oxygen?
Hydrogen peroxide
Which metal is attracted to a magnet? (Gold, silver, iron, aluminum)
Iron
Which gas planet is closest to the sun?
Jupiter
What is the name for all Great Circles that pass through the north and south poles?
Longitude
Name all of the following 3 choices that are measurement units for speed: newton, mach, knot
Mach, knot
Most of the heart is composed of what tissue?
Muscle
Isotopes of the same element are based on their different numbers of what atomic particle?
Neutrons
What organelle functions to isolate a human cell's chromosomes from the cytoplasm?
Nucleus
Exposure to sunlight converts cholesterol found in human skin into what vitamin?
Vitamin D
What is the name for a bond that joins two amino acids to form a growing protein?
Peptide bond
What does PSI stand for?
Pounds per square inch
What is the name for any segment with one endpoint at the center of a circle and the other endpoint in the circle?
Radius
A weather forecast of 100% relative humidity suggests an increased possibility of:
Rain
Which of the following is the BEST example of the chemicak weathering of rock: W) cracking of rock by plant roots X) rain percolating through limestone Y) frost action Z) abrasion
Rain percolating through limestone
A parallelogram whose adjacent sides are unequal is a:
Rhomboid
A southerly wind blows from what direction?
South
Which icicle shaped deposits ate from the roof of a cave?
Stalactites
Which describes static?
Stationary
Which of the following is NOT seen by reflection of sun light? ( the moon, Mercury, Mars, the North Star)
The North Star
Rickets disease cause by a deficiency in what vitamin?
Vitamin D
What is generally considered the basic unit of life?
The cell
4 divided by 0 is-
Undefined
Which is the hottest region of Earth?
The inner core
What is the ultimate source of energy on Earth?
The sun
What is the name of the rapid rise of coastal water that accompanies the arrival of a cyclone?
Tidal surge
What is the general name for the rising and falling of sea levels in response to the forces exerted by the Moon and Sun?
Tides
Which of the following fossils is the oldest: (trilobite, snake, petrified wood, megalodon tooth)
Trilobite
3x + 15=-12
X is -9
9x-13=14
X is 3
What are the 2 main factors causing the metamorphism of rocks?
heat and pressure
What is the primary oxygen carrying protein found in red blood cells?
hemoglobin
Which of the following clouds has little vertical development?
cirrus
What term is generally used for biological catalysts?
enzymes
What term do scientists use for the force of gravity acting on anything that has mass?
weight
