QUIZ: Test Your Brainpower With Our Science Quiz!

Do you consider yourself a science enthusiast? Can you differentiate between mitosis and meiosis, or explain the theory of relativity? If you think you've got what it takes, we invite you to test your knowledge with our 'General Science Quiz'. It's a fun way to explore the depths of your knowledge, challenge your understanding, and learn something new. So, are you ready to put your scientific prowess to the test? Let's see if you're a true science whiz!

Question 1 of 85

What is the atomic number of carbon?

The atomic number of an element is determined by the number of protons in its nucleus. Carbon has 6 protons, hence its atomic number is 6.

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Question 2 of 85

Who is known as the father of modern biology?

Charles Darwin is known as the father of modern biology because of his significant contributions to the field, especially his theory of evolution through natural selection.

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Question 3 of 85

What is the longest river in the world?

The Nile River, which flows through 11 countries in northeastern Africa, is the longest river in the world with an estimated length of about 6,650 kilometers.

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Question 4 of 85

What is the scientific name for the study of insects?

Entomology is the scientific study of insects. This field includes the study of terrestrial animals in other arthropod groups and other phyla, such as arachnids, myriapods, earthworms, and slugs.

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Question 5 of 85

Which scientist is known for the theory of relativity?

Albert Einstein, a renowned physicist, is known for developing the theory of relativity, which revolutionized the understanding of space, time, and gravity.

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Question 6 of 85

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

Mars is often referred to as the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance, which is caused by iron oxide (or rust) on its surface.

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Question 7 of 85

What is the chemical symbol for Helium?

The chemical symbol for Helium is He. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, inert, monatomic gas that heads the noble gas group in the periodic table.

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Question 8 of 85

What is the longest river in the world?

The Nile River is considered the longest river in the world. It flows north for about 4,135 miles or 6,650 kilometers through eleven countries in northeastern Africa, ending in Egypt where it flows into the Mediterranean Sea.

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Question 9 of 85

What is the study of fossils called?

Paleontology is the scientific study of the history of life on Earth through the examination of plant and animal fossils. This includes the study of body fossils, tracks, burrows, cast-off parts, fossilised feces, and chemical residues.

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Question 10 of 85

What is the study of the stars and space called?

Astronomy is a natural science that studies celestial objects and phenomena. It uses mathematics, physics, and chemistry in order to explain their origin and evolution.

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Question 11 of 85

What is the basic unit of life?

The cell is the basic unit of life. It is the smallest unit of life that is classified as a living thing, and is often called the building block of life.

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Question 12 of 85

Which planet is known as the 'Blue Planet'?

Earth is often referred to as the 'Blue Planet'. This is because from space, the oceans combined with our atmosphere make our planet look blue.

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Question 13 of 85

What is the chemical symbol for Hydrogen?

The chemical symbol for Hydrogen is H. It is the lightest element on the periodic table and is the most abundant chemical substance in the universe.

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Question 14 of 85

What is the capital of Australia?

The capital of Australia is Canberra. It became the capital in 1913 due to the rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne, the two largest cities in the country.

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Question 15 of 85

Which animal has the highest blood pressure?

The Giraffe has the highest blood pressure of any animal due to the long distance between its heart and brain. It needs a very high blood pressure to ensure that blood reaches its brain, which is approximately 2 meters above the heart.

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Question 16 of 85

What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system. It's only slightly larger than Earth's moon and has a diameter of about 4,879 kilometers.

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Question 17 of 85

Who discovered the law of gravity?

Isaac Newton is credited with the discovery of the law of gravity. He formulated it in his work "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica", published in 1687.

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Question 18 of 85

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It's more than twice as massive as all the other planets combined and has a diameter of about 86,881 miles (139,822 kilometers).

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Question 19 of 85

Which planet is known as the Morning Star or the Evening Star?

Venus is often referred to as the 'Morning Star' or the 'Evening Star' because it is the brightest natural object in the night sky after the Moon, and can be seen either in the early morning or late evening.

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Question 20 of 85

What is the scientific name for the study of insects?

Entomology is the scientific study of insects. It includes scientific research on the behavior, ecology, classification, physiology, and other aspects of insects.

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Question 21 of 85

What is the capital of Canada?

The capital of Canada is Ottawa. It is the fourth largest city in the country and the second largest in the province of Ontario.

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Question 22 of 85

What is the most common element in the universe?

Hydrogen is the most common element in the universe, making up about 75% of its elemental mass. It is the raw material that fuels fusion reactions in stars, producing helium and releasing large amounts of energy.

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Question 23 of 85

What is the study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment?

Science is the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. It involves making observations, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions.

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Question 24 of 85

What is the name of the largest desert in the world?

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, and the third largest desert overall after Antarctica and the Arctic. It covers a vast area of North Africa, stretching from the Red Sea in the east to the Atlantic Ocean in the west.

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Question 25 of 85

What is the largest type of shark?

The largest type of shark, and indeed the largest of any current fish species, is the Whale Shark. Despite their size, Whale Sharks are gentle and often allow swimmers to hitch a ride.

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Question 26 of 85

What is the most common element in the Earth's crust?

Oxygen is the most abundant element in the Earth's crust, accounting for almost half of its weight. It combines with most other elements to form various compounds, including the silicate minerals that make up most of the Earth's crust.

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Question 27 of 85

What is the scientific name for the study of birds?

Ornithology is the scientific study of birds. It involves the observation, classification and understanding of bird species and their behaviors.

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Question 28 of 85

What is the process by which plants make food called?

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll pigments. In this process, they convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose, which is used as their food.

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Question 29 of 85

What is the scientific name for the fear of spiders?

Arachnophobia is the scientific term for the fear of spiders. It is one of the most common specific phobias, and is often caused by a traumatic experience involving spiders.

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Question 30 of 85

What is the smallest unit of matter?

The atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element. It is composed of a dense core called the nucleus (containing protons and neutrons), surrounded by a space occupied by electrons.

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Question 31 of 85

Which planet has the most moons?

Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, has the most moons. As of now, scientists have identified 79 moons orbiting Jupiter, with the four largest being known as the Galilean moons.

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Question 32 of 85

What is the scientific name for the process plants use to convert sunlight into food?

Photosynthesis is the scientific term for the process used by plants, algae and certain bacteria to harness energy from sunlight and turn it into chemical energy in the form of glucose or other sugars. This process involves the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose.

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Question 33 of 85

What is the study of the weather called?

Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting. Meteorologists use scientific principles to observe, explain, and forecast our weather.

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Question 34 of 85

What is the largest gland in the human body?

The liver is the largest gland in the human body. It performs many critical functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of chemicals necessary for digestion.

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Question 35 of 85

What is the study of earthquakes called?

Seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth or through other planet-like bodies. Seismologists use seismographs and other instruments to collect data on these events.

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Question 36 of 85

What is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust?

Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust, making up about 8% of it by weight. It is also the third most abundant element overall, after oxygen and silicon.

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Question 37 of 85

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

The chemical symbol for gold is Au, which comes from the Latin word for gold, 'aurum'.

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Question 38 of 85

What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

Diamond is the hardest natural substance found on Earth. It's a crystalline form of carbon and is valued for its exceptional hardness and optical properties.

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Question 39 of 85

What is the study of the stars and space called?

Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole. This includes the study of stars, planets, comets, galaxies, and phenomena that occur outside the Earth's atmosphere.

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Question 40 of 85

Which blood type is known as the universal donor?

Blood type O negative is known as the universal donor because it can be donated to recipients with any ABO blood type - A, B, AB, or O. However, O positive is the most common blood type and can be donated to any positive blood types.

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Question 41 of 85

What is the smallest country in the world?

Vatican City, an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy, is the smallest country in the world by both area and population.

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Question 42 of 85

What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?

Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This is used in photosynthesis, a process where plants convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into oxygen and glucose.

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Question 43 of 85

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and Tibet, is the tallest mountain in the world. Its peak is 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level.

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Question 44 of 85

What is the largest ocean on Earth?

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth. It covers more area than all of the Earth's landmass combined and extends over about 63 million square miles.

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Question 45 of 85

What is the densest planet in our solar system?

Earth is the densest planet in our solar system. This is due to its size and the presence of a significant amount of heavy elements in its composition, like iron and nickel in its core.

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Question 46 of 85

What is the chemical symbol for silver?

The chemical symbol for silver is Ag, which comes from the Latin word for silver, 'argentum'.

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Question 47 of 85

What is the largest mammal in the world?

The Blue Whale is the largest mammal, and indeed the largest animal to have ever lived on Earth. They can grow up to 100 feet long and weigh as much as 200 tons.

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Question 48 of 85

What is the hottest planet in our solar system?

Despite not being the closest planet to the sun, Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system. This is due to its thick atmosphere, which is composed mainly of carbon dioxide and traps heat.

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Question 49 of 85

What is the largest moon in the Solar System?

Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter, is the largest moon in the Solar System. It's even larger than the planet Mercury.

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Question 50 of 85

What is the scientific study of plants called?

Botany is the scientific study of plants. This includes the study of their structure, properties, ecological importance, classification, distribution, and even their economic importance.

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Question 51 of 85

What is the largest organ in the human body?

The skin is the largest organ in the human body. It serves many functions, including protecting us from microbes and the elements, helping regulate body temperature, and permitting the sensations of touch, heat, and cold.

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Question 52 of 85

Which animal has the longest lifespan?

The Greenland Shark is known to have the longest lifespan of all vertebrate species. Recent research suggests that these sharks can live to be over 400 years old.

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Question 53 of 85

What is the smallest bone in the human body?

The stapes, a bone in the human ear, is the smallest bone in the human body. It is one of three bones that help transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

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Question 54 of 85

Who proposed the three laws of motion?

Isaac Newton, a key figure in the scientific revolution, proposed the three laws of motion. These laws describe the relationship between a body and the forces acting upon it, and its motion in response to those forces.

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Question 55 of 85

What is the tallest tree in the world?

The Coast Redwood, specifically a tree named Hyperion in Redwood National Park, California, is the tallest tree in the world. It stands over 379 feet (115.5 meters) tall.

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Question 56 of 85

What is the fastest land animal?

The cheetah is the fastest land animal and can reach speeds up to 60-70 miles per hour in short bursts covering distances up to 1,500 feet.

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Question 57 of 85

What is the largest continent on Earth?

Asia is the largest continent on Earth, both in terms of area and population. It covers about 30% of Earth's total land area and is home to approximately 60% of the world's population.

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Question 58 of 85

Who is known as the father of modern chemistry?

Antoine Lavoisier is known as the father of modern chemistry. He established the law of conservation of mass, determined that combustion and respiration are caused by chemical reactions with what he named "oxygen," and helped systematize chemical nomenclature.

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Question 59 of 85

What is the human body's largest internal organ?

The liver is the human body's largest internal organ. It performs various essential functions related to digestion, metabolism, immunity, and the storage of nutrients within the body.

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Question 60 of 85

Who is known as the father of modern physics?

Isaac Newton is often referred to as the father of modern physics due to his monumental work in the development of classical mechanics, specifically the laws of motion and universal gravitation.

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Question 61 of 85

What is the human body's largest organ by weight?

The skin is the human body's largest organ by both surface area and weight. It accounts for around 16% of a person's total body weight.

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Question 62 of 85

What is the chemical symbol for silver?

The chemical symbol for silver is Ag, which comes from the Latin word for silver, 'argentum'.

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Question 63 of 85

What is the nearest star to the Earth?

The Sun is the nearest star to the Earth, at an average distance of about 93 million miles. It is the most important source of energy for life on Earth.

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Question 64 of 85

What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

Diamond is the hardest natural substance found on Earth. It's a crystalline form of carbon and is valued for its exceptional hardness and optical properties.

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Question 65 of 85

What is the largest ocean on Earth?

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth. It's more than twice the size of the second largest, the Atlantic Ocean, and covers more than 60 million square miles.

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Question 66 of 85

What is the chemical symbol for Iron?

The chemical symbol for Iron is Fe, which comes from the Latin word for iron, 'ferrum'.

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Question 67 of 85

Which element has the atomic number 1?

Hydrogen has the atomic number 1, which means it's the first element on the periodic table. The atomic number of an element corresponds to the number of protons in its nucleus.

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Question 68 of 85

What is the basic unit of life?

The cell is the basic unit of life. It is the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently, and cells are often called the "building blocks of life".

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Question 69 of 85

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and Tibet, is the tallest mountain in the world. Its peak is 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level.

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Question 70 of 85

What is the scientific study of plants called?

Botany is the scientific study of plants. This includes the study of their structure, properties, ecological importance, classification, distribution, and even their economic importance.

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Question 71 of 85

In what organ of the body is insulin produced?

Insulin, a hormone crucial for controlling blood sugar levels, is produced in the pancreas. Specifically, it's produced by the pancreas's beta cells in the islets of Langerhans.

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Question 72 of 85

What is the boiling point of water at sea level?

The boiling point of water at sea level is 100 degrees Celsius or 212 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the temperature at which water changes its state from liquid to gas.

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Question 73 of 85

What is the highest waterfall in the world?

Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world. It has a height of 979 meters (3,212 ft) and a plunge of 807 meters (2,648 ft).

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Question 74 of 85

Which planet has the most moons?

Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, has the most moons. As of now, scientists have identified 79 moons orbiting Jupiter, with the four largest being known as the Galilean moons.

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Question 75 of 85

What is the deepest part of the world's oceans?

The Mariana Trench, located in the western Pacific Ocean, is the deepest part of the world's oceans. Its maximum known depth is about 36,070 feet (10,994 meters) at a small slot-shaped valley known as Challenger Deep.

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Question 76 of 85

What is the largest bird in the world?

The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. It's not only tall, but also heavy, and it's flightless. Ostriches can run very fast, and their powerful legs can be used for self-defense.

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Question 77 of 85

What is the longest bone in the human body?

The femur, or thigh bone, is the longest bone in the human body. It's also the strongest and heaviest bone, responsible for supporting most of the body's weight during movement.

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Question 78 of 85

What is the brightest star in the night sky?

Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is the brightest star in the night sky. Its name means "glowing" in Greek, which is fitting because its brightness is almost twice that of the next brightest star.

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Question 79 of 85

Which element is represented by the symbol 'O' on the periodic table?

The element represented by the symbol 'O' on the periodic table is Oxygen. It's a highly reactive non-metal and an oxidizing agent that readily forms compounds with most elements.

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Question 80 of 85

What is the heaviest organ in the human body?

The liver is the heaviest organ in the human body. It performs various essential functions related to digestion, metabolism, immunity, and the storage of nutrients within the body.

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Question 81 of 85

What is the speed of light?

The speed of light in a vacuum is 299,792 kilometers per second. This universal physical constant is incredibly important in many areas of physics.

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Question 82 of 85

Which animal has the longest lifespan?

The Greenland Shark is known to have the longest lifespan of all vertebrate species. Recent research suggests that these sharks can live to be over 400 years old.

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Question 83 of 85

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It's more than twice as massive as all the other planets combined and has a diameter of about 86,881 miles (139,822 kilometers).

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Question 84 of 85

What is the name of the galaxy we live in?

The galaxy we live in is called the Milky Way. It's a barred spiral galaxy with a diameter between 100,000 and 180,000 light-years.

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Question 85 of 85

What is the most common gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

Nitrogen is the most common gas in the Earth's atmosphere, making up about 78% of it by volume. This gas is essential for life, as it is a major component of DNA, RNA, and proteins.

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