Science Day Quiz

1. What is the term for the scientific study of the structure, behavior, and evolution of the universe?

• Cosmology

• Astrology

• Astronomy

• Geology

What is the process by which the universe became transparent to light, occurring about 380,000 years after the Big Bang?

• Cosmic inflation

• Dark matter formation

• Recombination

• Galaxy formation

3. What is the name of the hypothetical form of matter that is believed to make up approximately 27% of the universe's mass-energy content?

• Antimatter

• Normal matter

• Dark energy

• Dark matter

Which of the following types of radiation has the highest energy?

• Alpha radiation

• Beta radiation

• Gamma radiation

• X-ray radiation

What is the term for the phenomenon where a liquid flows upward against gravity, without the need for any external energy source?

• Capillary action

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

• Buoyancy

What is the name of the process by which a solid changes directly to a gas, without going through the liquid phase?

• Melting

• Boiling

• Sublimation

• Deposition

Which of the following types of chemical bonds involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Electrostatic bond

What is the name of the process by which the Earth's plates move and change, resulting in the creation of mountains and volcanoes?

• Continental drift

• Plate tectonics

• Weathering and erosion

• Glaciation

What is the term for the process by which the Earth's atmosphere traps heat from the sun?

• Greenhouse effect

• Global warming

• Climate change

• Weathering

Which of these animals live in a rainforest?

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