Exploring Science

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

• Fe

• Ag

• Au

• Pt

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Neptune

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Mars

What is the process by which plants make their food called?

• Germination

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Chloroplast

What is the unit of measurement for force?

• Newton (N)

• Kilogram (kg)

• Joule (J)

• Meter (m)

What is the closest star to Earth, other than the Sun?

• Proxima Centauri

• Alpha Centauri

• Sirius

• Betelgeuse

What is the study of living organisms called?

• biology

• geography

• chemistry

• mathematics

What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

• Diamond

• Platinum

• Silver

• Gold

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

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Solidification

What is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

• centrifugal force

• magnetism

• repulsion

• gravity

What is the process of plants releasing water vapor through their leaves called?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration