Science is a fascinating subject that helps us understand the world around us. At Sanskriti The School in Dilsukhnagar, we believe in making learning enjoyable and engaging for children. One of the best ways to spark interest in science is through quizzes that challenge young minds while providing valuable knowledge. This blog features 100 science quiz questions and answers suitable for kids, designed to enhance their learning experience and make science fun!
Introduction to Science Quizzes
Quizzes are an excellent way to reinforce learning and assess understanding. They encourage critical thinking, stimulate curiosity, and foster a love for knowledge. At Sanskriti The School, we prioritize holistic education, ensuring that our students not only excel academically but also develop a passion for lifelong learning.
These quiz questions cover various topics, including biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and general science trivia. Each question is crafted to be age-appropriate and engaging for students from Nursery to 10th standard.
Science Quiz Questions
General Science
- What is the process by which plants make their food?
Answer: Photosynthesis - What gas do living creatures need to breathe?
Answer: Oxygen - What is the boiling point of water?
Answer: 100 degrees Celsius - Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Answer: Mars - What do you call the force that pulls objects towards the Earth?
Answer: Gravity - What is the main organ of the human body responsible for pumping blood?
Answer: Heart - What part of a plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?
Answer: Roots - Which part of the cell contains the genetic material?
Answer: Nucleus - What is the chemical formula for water?
Answer: H₂O - What do we call animals that eat both plants and animals?
Answer: Omnivores
Biology
- What type of animal lays eggs and has feathers?
Answer: Birds - Which mammal is known to lay eggs?
Answer: Platypus - What do you call a baby frog?
Answer: Tadpole - Which organ in the human body helps in digestion?
Answer: Stomach - What is the largest organ in the human body?
Answer: Skin - Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Answer: Cerebellum - What type of animal breathes through its skin?
Answer: Frog - What are animals that eat dead or decaying matter called?
Answer: Scavengers - Which gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?
Answer: Carbon dioxide - What is the process by which caterpillars turn into butterflies called?
Answer: Metamorphosis
Chemistry
- What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Answer: Au - What is the chemical symbol for iron?
Answer: Fe - What do you call a substance made up of only one type of atom?
Answer: Element - Which acid is found in vinegar?
Answer: Acetic acid - What is the pH level of pure water?
Answer: 7 (neutral) - Which gas is produced when vinegar reacts with baking soda?
Answer: Carbon dioxide - What do you call a mixture of two or more substances that can be separated physically?
Answer: Mixture - What are the three states of matter?
Answer: Solid, liquid, gas - Which element has the atomic number 1?
Answer: Hydrogen - What do you call a reaction that absorbs heat energy?
Answer: Endothermic reaction
Physics
- What force opposes motion between two surfaces in contact?
Answer: Friction - What is the unit of force in physics?
Answer: Newton - Which law states that an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an external force?
Answer: Newton’s First Law of Motion - What type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?
Answer: Elastic potential energy - What do we call energy that is stored due to an object’s position or state?
Answer: Potential energy - What type of wave requires a medium to travel through (solid, liquid, or gas)?
Answer: Mechanical wave - What instrument measures temperature?
Answer: Thermometer - In what unit is electrical power measured?
Answer: Watt - Which planet has rings around it?
Answer: Saturn - How many colors are there in a rainbow?
Answer: Seven
Earth Science
- What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
Answer: Crust - True or false: Earth is mostly covered by water.
Answer: True - Which layer of the atmosphere contains weather phenomena like clouds and rain?
Answer: Troposphere - What natural disaster is measured using a seismometer?
Answer: Earthquake - Which ocean is the largest on Earth?
Answer: Pacific Ocean - True or false: Volcanoes are formed by molten rock erupting from Earth’s interior.
Answer: True - What process breaks down rocks into smaller pieces over time due to wind and water action called?
Answer: Weathering - How many continents are there on Earth?
Answer: Seven - True or false: The North Pole is located at latitude 90 degrees North.
Answer: True - Which planet is known as Earth’s “sister planet” due to its similar size and composition?
Answer: Venus
Science Trivia Questions
- Which animal can sleep for three years at a time?
Answer: Snail
- What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?
Answer: Mercury
- What is the largest organ in the human body?
Answer: Skin
- Which planet is known for its beautiful rings?
Answer: Saturn
- What do we call the process by which plants lose water vapor?
Answer: Transpiration
- What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Answer: Diamond
- Which gas do plants release during photosynthesis?
Answer: Oxygen
- What is the main ingredient in glass?
Answer: Sand (Silica)
- What type of animal is a dolphin?
Answer: Mammal
- What is the speed of light?
Answer: Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 186,282 miles per second)
- Which part of the human body is responsible for producing insulin?
Answer: Pancreas
- What do you call a scientist who studies rocks?
Answer: Geologist
- Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Answer: Mercury
- What is the chemical formula for table salt?
Answer: NaCl (Sodium Chloride)
- How many bones are there in an adult human body?
Answer: 206
- What phenomenon causes rainbows to form?
Answer: Refraction and reflection of light in water droplets
- Which animal is known as the “King of the Jungle”?
Answer: Lion
- What do we call a baby kangaroo?
Answer: Joey
- What type of energy does a moving object possess?
Answer: Kinetic energy
- Which vitamin is produced when a person is exposed to sunlight?
Answer: Vitamin D
- What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?
Answer: Barometer
- Which part of the cell is known as the powerhouse?
Answer: Mitochondria
- What do you call animals that can live both on land and in water?
Answer: Amphibians
- How many legs does an octopus have?
Answer: Eight (they are often referred to as tentacles)
- What is the main gas found in the air we breathe?
Answer: Nitrogen (about 78%)
- Which organ in the human body filters blood and produces urine?
Answer: Kidneys
- What do you call a group of stars that form a pattern in the sky?
Answer: Constellation
- Who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Answer: Charles Darwin
- What element do diamonds consist of?
Answer: Carbon
- Which gas makes up most of Earth’s atmosphere?
Answer: Nitrogen
- How many planets are there in our solar system?
Answer: Eight
- What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?
Answer: Condensation
- What do you call a scientist who studies plants?
Answer: Botanist
- Which gas is most commonly used in balloons?
Answer: Helium
- What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?
Answer: The Sun
- What do you call the layer of gases surrounding Earth?
Answer: Atmosphere
- What is the smallest unit of life?
Answer: Cell
- Which part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis?
Answer: Leaves
- What instrument is used to measure temperature?
Answer: Thermometer
- Which planet is known as the “Giant Planet”?
Answer: Jupiter
- What do we call a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction?
Answer: Catalyst
- Which part of the human body contains the brain?
Answer: Skull
- What type of energy is stored in food?
Answer: Chemical energy
- Which animal is known for its ability to change colors?
Answer: Chameleon
- What is the main function of red blood cells?
Answer: To carry oxygen throughout the body
- Which planet has the most moons?
Answer: Saturn
- What do you call an animal that only eats plants?
Answer: Herbivore
- What is the term for a baby sheep?
Answer: Lamb
- Which force keeps us grounded on Earth?
Answer: Gravity
- What do we call the study of weather and atmospheric conditions?
Answer: Meteorology
These 100 science quiz questions provide an engaging way for children to explore various scientific concepts while having fun! At Sanskriti The School in Dilsukhnagar, we prioritize holistic education and believe that learning should be enjoyable and interactive.
By incorporating quizzes like these into our curriculum, we aim to inspire curiosity and foster a love for science among our students from Nursery through 10th standard.
We encourage parents to engage with their children using these questions at home or during family gatherings—making learning a shared experience! Join us at Sanskriti The School, where we nurture young minds through innovative teaching methods and create future leaders equipped with knowledge and skills necessary for success!
