Middle School Science Quiz

What is the process by which plants make their food?

• Fermentation

• Combustion

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

• Ag

• Au

• Pt

• Fe

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Mars

• Earth

What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

• Steel

• Wood

• Gold

• Diamond

What is the unit of measurement for force?

• Joule

• Meter

• Kilogram

• Newton (N)

What is the process of a liquid turning into a gas called?

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Solidification

• Vaporization or Evaporation

What is the largest organ in the human body?

• intestine

• liver

• skin

• heart

What is the powerhouse of the cell?

• Ribosomes

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

What is the process of plants using sunlight to make food?

• Chlorophyll

• Sunfeeding

• Photosynthesis

• Solarization