Science Quiz
Groups of 3
• 3 minutes to create a team name.
Table Quiz format
• 6 Rounds of 8 questions (1 mark each)
• Answer questions on your answer sheet.
Round 1 – Acids and Alkali
1. What is the range of numbers on the pH scale?
2. What is the pH of the juice found in our stomachs?
3. What pH is considered neutral?
4. State the range of pHs that are considered Alkali
5. State the range of pHs that are considered Acids
6. When a neutralisation reaction happens, what are the
two things that are formed?
7. What colour will universal indicator solution turn in a pH
of 7?
8. If I test a substance with litmus blue paper and it turns
red, what does it tell me about it?
Round 2 – Electricity picture round
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4.
7.
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5.
3.
6.
8.
Round 3 – Digestive system
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2.
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8.
What is this?
What is this?
What is this?
Name an enzyme
found in the mouth
What are the two
types of digestion?
Where does most
absorption take
place?
What is the name of
the acid found in the
stomach?
Name another part of
the digestive system
not on the diagram
Round 4 - Diet
1.
2.
3.
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6.
Name the nutrients
Name the nutrient that helps with growth and repair
What nutrient insulates the body
Red meat and spinach are both rich in this.
What is the mineral responsible for strong bones
What is the name of the disease where a person
cannot control the amount of sugar in their blood
7. What substance do you use to test for starch?
8. What is the substance used to test for glucose?
Round 5 – Circulatory System
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Name the 4 parts of blood
What blood component helps the blood to clot?
Name the 3 types of blood vessels
What specialised structure prevents backflow in blood
Is the blood oxygenated or deoxygenated in the pulmonary
artery?
6. Is the blood oxygenated or deoxygenated in the vena cava?
7. What is the largest blood vessel in the body?
8. True or false: Red blood cells have no nucleus
Round 6 – Musculoskeletal system
1.
7. If 3 contracts, what will it do to
the arm?
8. If 4 contracts, what will it do to
the arm?
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Winners!