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Whether you’re studying science right now or haven’t picked up a book in years, it’s never a bad time to try out some science trivia. After all, science is everywhere—and maybe, after studying up with the trivia questions here, you’ll learn something new and exciting about the world of science! In this article, we’ve compiled an extensive collection of trivia questions and subjects, from astronomy to earth science , biology , and beyond.
Example Science Trivia Questions
- What are the Earth’s three layers? Crust, mantle, and core
- What is the main component of natural gas? Methane
- What is the most abundant element in the Earth’s crust? Oxygen
- What is “DNA” short for? Deoxyribonucleic acid
- What is the hottest planet in the solar system? Venus
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When I started hosting trivia events, I quickly realized that some questions were too hard. People would say, "We can't figure it out, even as a team." So, I adjusted the content to include a mix of easy and hard questions, which made people feel more engaged and willing to participate. Eventually, I found the right balance, and people seemed to enjoy it. The questions are best when they are fun, educational, and interesting.
I believe my approach stands out because my content could be used in high schools and colleges. I prioritize questions that are educational and thought-provoking. For example, if I hear an interesting lyric in a rock and roll song, I'll develop a question from it. A new one I haven't used yet is, "What is the name of the song that repeats the lyrics 'a little bit softer now' 17 times and 'a little bit louder now' 12 times?" The answer is "Shout" by the Isley Brothers.
Sometimes, I create unique questions you won't find anywhere else. For instance, I once looked up how many number-one songs the Beatles had on the Billboard chart—it's 20. I use these types of questions to break ties at the end of my events.
I believe my approach stands out because my content could be used in high schools and colleges. I prioritize questions that are educational and thought-provoking. For example, if I hear an interesting lyric in a rock and roll song, I'll develop a question from it. A new one I haven't used yet is, "What is the name of the song that repeats the lyrics 'a little bit softer now' 17 times and 'a little bit louder now' 12 times?" The answer is "Shout" by the Isley Brothers.
Sometimes, I create unique questions you won't find anywhere else. For instance, I once looked up how many number-one songs the Beatles had on the Billboard chart—it's 20. I use these types of questions to break ties at the end of my events.
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References
- ↑ https://www.acs.org/education/whatischemistry/everywhere.html
- ↑ https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/astronomy/what-is-astronomy
- ↑ https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/facts-about-animals
- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/science/Earth-sciences
- ↑ https://www3.epa.gov/safewater/kids/waterfactsoflife.html
- ↑ https://training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/body/
- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/science/physics-science
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