🔬 Science Trivia
Quiz Set 20 — Earth Science
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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.
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