Science & Technology Trivia Quiz 38

10 questions · 4 multiple choice · 6 number answers · scored out of 1000

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  1. Multiple choiceeasy
    Which scientist is known for his theory of evolution by natural selection?
  2. Number answerhard

    Hint: Our orbital velocity

  3. Number answermedium
  4. Multiple choiceeasy
    Which subatomic particle has no electric charge?
  5. Number answereasy

    Hint: Mostly oceans

  6. Number answereasy
  7. Multiple choicemedium
    What is the process by which plants absorb water through their roots?
  8. Number answervery hard

    Hint: One fewer than a human

  9. Number answereasy
  10. Multiple choicehard
    What type of lens is used to correct nearsightedness (myopia)?

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  1. Which scientist is known for his theory of evolution by natural selection?Charles Darwin
  2. How many kilometers per second does Earth travel around the Sun?30
  3. How many taste sensations can humans detect?5
  4. Which subatomic particle has no electric charge?Neutron
  5. What percentage of Earth is covered by water (rounded to nearest 10)?70
  6. How many watts are in a kilowatt?1,000
  7. What is the process by which plants absorb water through their roots?Osmosis
  8. How many bones does a horse have?205
  9. How many pounds are in a US ton?2,000
  10. What type of lens is used to correct nearsightedness (myopia)?Concave lens