Science Literacy Week 2017: Grade 3-5

Science is about discovery! Take our quiz and test your science knowledge - will you reach the atmosphere, stratosphere or SPACE?

Quiz Questions

1.
What does a plant need to grow?
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- A.
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  Sunlight
- B.
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  Water
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  Both!
2.
What can generate electricity?
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- A.
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  Water
- B.
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  Butterflies
- C.
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  Ice cream
3.
The planet earth has lots of water - but how much of it is fresh and drinkable?
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  About half of it
- B.
  About 3 percent of it
- C.
  All of it
4.
What is the largest mammal on earth?
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  Giraffe
- B.
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  African Elephant
- C.
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  Blue Whale
5.
Which planet has the same name as this Disney character?
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  Neptune
- B.
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  Venus
- C.
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  Pluto
6.
Which mineral is the hardest of all?
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  Diamond
- B.
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  Gold
- C.
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  Salt
7.
The Chinese invented this in 105 BCE but kept it a secret for many years. What is it?
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  Candy
- B.
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  Paper
- C.
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  Toothpaste
8.
Which one is NOT a type of science?
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  Oceanology
- B.
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  Cakeology
- C.
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  Botany
9.
Which type of gas makes balloons float?
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  Helium (He)
- B.
  Krypton (Kr)
- C.
  Argon (Ar)
10.
How many bones are in the human body?
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  A bajillion!
- B.
  3!
- C.
  206!

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You've reached: Atmosphere!
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You are on your way... science and discovery are calling your name! Click below for a list of books and websites that will keep your scientific curiosity growing!
2.
You've reached: Stratosphere!
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You have a lot of curiosity about scientific fields... we have a lot of books to keep you discovering more! Click below for a list of books and websites that will help you on your scientific journey!
3.
You've reached: Exopshere - SPACE!
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You are well on your way to becoming a super scientist! Click below for a list of books and websites to keep your discoveries coming!