SCIENCE
What is the medical term for a pregnancy that occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside of the uterus? Ectopic
pregnancy
What is the name of long chained carbohydrate molecules, composed of monosaccharides units bound together by glycosidic
linkages? Polysaccharides (e.g. Starch, glycogen and cellulose)
What is the collective name for fructose, galactose and glucose? Monosaccharides
What are carbohydrates that contain between 3 and 10 single sugar residues including raffinose, stachyose, and verbascose?
Oligosaccharides
Which monosaccharide is also called dextrose? Glucose
C5H10O5 is the chemical formula of a monosaccharide derived from wood, what is its chemical name? Xylose
What is the chemical formula of malt sugar? C12H22O11
Galactose and glucose combine to form which disaccharide? Lactose (milk sugar)
When sucrase hydrolyzes sucrose what monosaccharides are formed? Glucose and fructose
What is the name of the two‐lobed endocrine gland located in front of and on either side of the trachea? Thyroid
What is the common term for the disorder in which an individual is unable to hydrolyze the disaccharide lactose? Lactose
intolerance
What is the name of the hormone secreted by the S cells of the duodenum in response to acid in the small intestine that
stimulates the pancreas and bile ducts to release a flood of bicarbonate base, which neutralizes the acid? Secretin
What medical term describes a tumor that is neither cancerous nor malignant? Benign
What is the name of the silk‐like thermoplastic invented by Wallace Carothers of DuPont in 1935? Nylon
What is the common name for amylum, a polysaccharide made up glucose molecules that is produced by green plants as an
energy store? Starch
Which multibranched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in humans? Glycogen
Malt sugar is comprised of which monosaccharide? Glucose
Which sugar is synthesized by some bacteria, fungi, plants and invertebrate animals as a source of energy, and to survive
freezing and lack of water? Trehalose
What is the chemical formula of the carbohydrate alternatively called beet sugar, cane sugar, saccharose and table sugar?
C12H22O11
C5H10O5 is the molecular formula of which sugar found in nucleic acids? Ribose
What is the medical term for a blood clot that forms inside a blood vessel restricting blood flow? Thrombosis
What is the name of the surgical procedure to remove the appendix? Appendectomy
What is the name of the medical device that discharges an electric current to the heart to correct cardiac arrhythmia or arrest?
Defibrillator
What is the name of the “S” shaped portion of the large intestine that begins in front of the pelvic brim as a continuation of the
descending colon and becomes the rectum at the level of the third sacral vertebrae? Sigmoid colon
Where in the human body are the Ceruminous glands located? Ear (cerumen is earwax)
What is the name of the epithelial cells in the stomach that secrete hydrochloric acid (HCl) and intrinsic factor? Parietal cells
What is the name for an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of starch into sugars? Amylase
Which hormone is called the stress hormone? Cortisol
What is the name of the mental health condition in which persons generally view themselves as overweight, even if they’re
dangerously underweight? They may constantly monitor their weight, avoid eating certain types of foods, severely restrict
their calorie intake or obsessively collect recipes or hoard food? Anorexia nervosa
Name the gland like structure situated in front of the trachea behind the top of the breastbone that helps in building immunity
during childhood. Thymus
What is the term for the transplant of organs from one species to another such as from pigs to humans? Xenotransplant
Name the optical instrument containing a tube with a lighted end that is used for internal examinations? Endoscope
Which vertebrae articulate superiorly with the sacrum? Coccyx
What is the name of the peptide hormone produced by the I cells of the duodenum that stimulate the gall bladder and
pancreas in the digestion of fat and protein? cholecystokinin
What is the medical condition in which the normal beating in the upper chambers of the heart is irregular, and blood doesn't
flow as well as it should from the atria to the lower chambers of the heart? Atrial fibrillation commonly called A‐fib
Which nerves in the human body control breathing by activating contraction of the diaphragm that expands the thoracic
cavity? Phrenic
What is the name the blood vessel that carries unfiltered blood from the aorta to the kidney? Renal artery
What is the name of the most common form of arthritis? The cartilage within a joint begins to break down and the underlying
bone begins to change. Osteoarthritis
Name the hormone produced by the pineal gland which is instrumental in your sleep/wake cycle? Melatonin
Which membranes cover and protect the brain and spinal cord? The meninges are the three membranous envelopes—pia
mater, arachnoid, and dura mater
What is the name of the hinged instrument, like scissors, used to grasp and hold objects during medical procedures? Forceps
What is the name of the male gland surrounding the urethra at the neck of the bladder? Prostrate
What is the name of hollow, snail‐shaped structure filled with fluid in the inner ear that changes sound vibrations into
electrical signals? Cochlea
What is the name of the eating disorder characterized by binge eating large amounts of food followed by purging via forced
vomiting, fasting, laxatives, diuretics, enemas, and excessive exercise? Bulimia nervosa
What is the hardest tissue in the human body? Enamel
Which cranial nerves in the body are responsible for digestion, heart rate, and breathing? Vagus
What is the name of a recording of the heart's electrical activity through repeated cardiac cycles? electrocardiogram (ECG or
EKG)
Expand PET as it relates to imaging using radioactive material to diagnose disease Positron emission tomography
Expand PEM as it relates to breast cancer screening and detection Positron emission mammography (PEM)
What is the name of the technique for evaluating and recording the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles?
Electromyography (EMG)
What is the name of the process of using low‐energy X‐rays (usually around 30 kVp) to examine the human breast for diagnosis
and screening? Mammography (also called mastography)
Expand SPECT as it relates to imaging and disease diagnosis. single photon emission computed tomography
Agostini's reaction is a simple medical test for the presence of what in urine? Glucose
What is the name of the screening test for hearing performed with a tuning fork? Weber test
The Mantoux test is used to screen for which bacterial illness? Tuberculosis
What is the name of the clinical tool used to assess acute medical and trauma patients according to eye‐opening, motor, and
verbal responses? Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
What is a GCS score of 3? The patient is completely unresponsive
What is a GCS score of 15? The patient is responsive
What is the name of the test used to measure a pregnant woman's body's reaction to glucose (sugar) between the 26 and 28
week of pregnancy? O'Sullivan test
The Wassermann test is used to diagnose which STI? Syphilis
What is the name of psychoanalytical test in which a standard set of symmetrical ink blots of different shapes and colours is
presented one by one to the subject, who is asked to describe what they suggest or resemble? Rorschach test
ELISA Test (enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay) is used to detect which virus? HIV
A Digital rectal examination (DRE) is used to check which male gland? Prostate
HDL is known as “good” cholesterol. What does HDL mean? High‐density lipoprotein
The Papanicolaou test (abbreviated as Pap test, also known as Pap smear) is used to detect potentially precancerous and
cancerous processes in which specific part of a woman’s anatomy? Cervix (also colon)
What is an ultrasound of the heart called? Echocardiography (The visual image formed using this technique is called an
echocardiogram)
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of pancreatic juice in the body? Secretin
What type of joint is found at the base of the thumb? Saddle
What is the clinical name for blood poisoning by bacteria? Septicaemia
What is the medical term for blood poisoning from toxins in a bacterial infection? Toxaemia
Name the valve located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. Pulmonary
How many lumbar vertebrae are in the lower back? 5
What is the name of the eating disorder that involves eating things that are not considered food such as ice, dirt, soil, chalk,
soap, paper, hair, cloth, wool, pebbles, laundry detergent, or cornstarch that do not provide nutritional value? Pica
What is the name of the thin layer of cells that line the inner surface of every blood vessel? Endothelium
What is the medical term for a loss of bone mineral density (BMD) that weakens bones after age 50? Osteopenia
What is the medical term for intermittent chest pain normally caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart? Angina
Name the hormone secreted by a woman’s ovaries that is called the female sex hormone? Oestrogen
What is the name of the thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes?
plantar fascia
What is the collective name for the brain and spinal cord? Central Nervous System (CNS)
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the fallopian tube(s)? salpingectomy
What is the medical term for damage or change to tissue, such as a cut, a wound or a sore? Lesion
What is the name of the alkaline fluid that occupies the space in front of the iris and lens in the human eye? Aqueous humour
What is the name of the fourth cranial nerve which enables movement in the eye's superior oblique muscle and makes it
possible to look down? Trochlear
What type of joint is found in the neck, wrist and elbow? Pivot
What is the common name of phylloquinone, found in green leafy vegetables like collard greens, kale, and spinach? Vitamin K
What is the name of the largest part of the brain? Cerebrum
Expand PrEP which is a medicine taken to prevent getting HIV from sex or injection drug use Pre‐Exposure Prophylaxis
What is the name of the hormone secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy by supporting the lining of the uterus?
Progesterone
What is the name of the socket at the hip joint in the human body? Acetabulum
What is the name of the tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach? Oesophagus aka gullet
What is the name of the eating disorder that involves an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating? Orthorexia nervosa
Which medical condition results when the hypothalamus does not produce and release enough vasopressin? Diabetes
insipidus
What is the medical term for inflammation or swelling in bone? Osteomyelitis
During pulmonary circulation deoxygenated blood travels from which side of the heart to the lungs? Right
Which medical condition results when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin and the body’s cells become resistant to
insulin? Type 2 diabetes
What is the largest and thickest nerve of the human body? Sciatic
What blood pressure is measured when the heart is at rest, i.e. in between the heartbeats? Diastolic
What is the name of the last part of the large intestine where undigested food is stored before egestion? Rectum
Which endocrine gland in the body is called the master gland? Pituitary
What is the common name of vitamin B7? Biotin
What is the name of the double‐walled sac that encases the heart? Pericardium
What is the name of the surgical procedure to cut or seal the tubes that carry a man's sperm? Vasectomy (vas deferens is cut)
What are the names of the two fluids inside the cochlear canals in the inner ear? Endolymph and perilymph
Which valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle? Tricuspid or right atrioventricular valve.
What is the name of the elongated organ located across the back of the belly, behind the stomach with its head lying in the
curve of the duodenum? Pancreas
What is the name of the connective soft tissue membrane that lines the inner surface of joints such as the knee? Synovium or
synovial membrane
Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland after childbirth to facilitate lactation? Prolactin
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the uterus (womb)? Hysterectomy
What is the name of the highest vertebra in the human body that supports the skull? Atlas, it permits nodding motion
What is the medical term for swelling that results from fluid retention or buildup? Oedema
Which neurotransmitter is called the body’s feel good hormone? Serotonin
What is the name of the specialized myocardial tissue in the inner ventricular walls of the heart that conduct an electrical
stimulus or impulse that enables the heart to contract in a coordinated fashion? Purkinje fibres
Which organ is divided into right, left, caudate, and quadrate lobes? Liver
Which three bones form joints at the knee? Tibia, femur and patella
Which valve prevents the backflow of blood from the aorta to the left ventricle? Aortic
Which hormone blocks the release of insulin and glucagon in the pancreas? Somatostatin aka growth hormone inhibiting
hormone
In which section of the ear are the ossicles located? Middle ear
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there in the human body? 31 (8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal)
Which is the largest gland in the human body? Liver
What is the name of the blood pressure inside the arteries when the heart beats? Systolic
What structure attaches skeletal muscles to bones in the human body? Tendons
What is the name of the transparent gel‐like material in the eyeball? Vitreous humour
What is the medical term for softening of the bones due to vitamin D deficiency in adults? Osteomalacia (called rickets in
children)
What is inflammation of the sheet‐like layers that cover the lungs called? Pleurisy
What is the biological term for the permanent cessation of menstruation? Menopause
Which three bones form joints at the elbow? Humerus, ulna and radius
What is the name of the bundle of fibres that connect the right and left hemispheres of the cerebrum? Corpus callosum
What is the biological term for inflammation of the stomach? Gastritis
What is the name of the hormone that is measured in a pregnancy test? Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG)
What is the medical term for cosmetic surgery that tightens and removes sagging skin on the face and neck i.e. a facelift?
Meloplasty
What type of joint is found between the vertebrae in the human body? Gliding
This is inflammation of the tissue in the foot used during walking and foot movement resulting in pain around your heel and
arch Plantar fasciitis
What in the placenta is hPL? Human placental lactogen
In which body tissue do you find osteoblasts, osteocytes, osteoclasts, and mesenchymal stem cells? Bone
What is the more common name of Human Growth Hormone? Somatotropin
What is the name of the ossicle which connects with the oval window in the ear? Stapes aka stirrup
What is the name of the largest hollow space in the human body? Abdominal cavity
Which gland produces tears to cleanse and lubricate the eye’s surface? Lachrymal
What is the medical term for plastic surgery performed on the nose? Rhinoplasty
Which pouch forms the first part of the large intestine by connecting the small intestine to the colon? Caecum
What is the meaning of DPH in DPH Elixir and DPH Expectorant? Diphenhydramine
How many thoracic vertebrae are in the human spine? 12
Which is the largest lymphatic organ in the body? The spleen
What is the name of the section of the intestine that connects to the pyloric sphincter of the stomach? Duodenum
What is the name of the outermost layer of the kidneys? Cortex
Which hormone is responsible for the development of the male sex organs and masculine characteristics, including facial hair
and deepening of the voice? Testosterone
Name the valves situated on the left side of the human heart. Mitral or bicuspid and aortic
What is the largest joint in the human body? Knee
An ECG is a device that records heartbeats, what does ECG mean? Electrocardiogram
What is the name of the connection between the brainstem and the spinal cord? Medulla oblangata
In which tissue is cancer present if one suffers from osteosarcoma? Bone
Name the dome shaped muscle in the abdominal cavity which aids in breathing? Diaphragm
What is the biological name for the top part of the human stomach? Cardia
What is the name of the membrane that attaches the intestine to the abdominal wall and holds it in place? Mesentery
What is the synthesis of complex molecules in living organisms from simpler ones together with the storage of energy?
Anabolism
What is the name of the skin condition in which hair follicles become inflamed? Folliculitis
What is the name of the two triangular endocrine glands located on top of each kidney? Adrenal
What is the name of the large bone behind the ear in the human body? Mastoid
What is the medical term for a condition that is often severe but starts and ends quickly? Acute
Which 8 letter word starting with E means urinary incontinence? Enuresis
What is the average temperature of a healthy human? 36.9° C (98.6° F).
What is the medical term for a procedure to change the shape, position or size of the ears? Otoplasty
In which specific body structure are the parietal and zygomatic bones? Cranium aka skull
What is the name of the connective tissue membrane located at the end of the middle ear and the beginning of the inner ear
that connects the tiny bones of the middle ear to the upper part of the cochlea known as the scala vestibuli? oval window, also
known as the fenestra ovalis
What is the everyday word for eructation? Belch
What is the name of the section of the intestine where bile and pancreatic juice mix with chyme? Duodenum
What is the name of the period of contraction of the ventricles of the heart that occurs between the first and second heart
sounds of the cardiac cycle? Systole
Which two hormones are produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary? Oxytocin and Antidiuretic
Hormone
What is the name of the nerve cells that transmit impulses from receptors to the central nervous system? Sensory neurons
What is the name of the small, butterfly‐shaped gland in the front of your neck? Thyroid gland
What is the name of the narrowest portion of the stomach? Pylorus
What is the name of the flat muscle of the calf located beneath the gastrocnemius muscle? Soleus
True or false Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels
Which hormone produced by the pituitary gland stimulates the secretion of milk by the mammary glands? Prolactin
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the ovary (ies)? Oophorectomy (in animals it is called ovariectomy)
The pleura is a thin layer of tissue that covers which organs and lines the interior wall of the chest cavity? Lungs
What is the medical term for the procedure to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels using a balloon to stretch the blood
vessel? Angioplasty
What fraction of human body weight is made up of blood? 1/13
What is the excess accumulation of bile pigments in the bloodstream leading to yellow discolouration of the skin, the whites of
the eyes and the mucous membranes? Jaundice
If your medication is marked a.c. ‐ ante cibum, when are you supposed to take the medication? Before meals
What is the name of the notch on the scapula where the head of the humerus articulates in the shoulder joint? Glenoid cavity
What is the name of the dome‐shaped, muscular, and membranous structure that separates the thoracic (chest) and
abdominal cavities and serves as the principal muscle of respiration? Diaphragm
What is the name of the type of x‐ray used to examine blood vessels where a special dye is injected into the area being
examined to highlight the blood vessels as it moves through them? Angiography
Name the tissue that connects muscles to bones. Tendon
Oxytocin is produced by the hypothalamus where is it stored and secreted into the bloodstream? posterior pituitary gland
Which endocrine gland secretes two hormones that control the metabolism of the human body? Thyroid
What is the name of the longest segment of the small intestine? Ileum
Which part of the human eye can be transplanted from a dead donor to a living person? Cornea
What are holes or breaks in the protective lining of the stomach called? Peptic ulcers
What is the name of the layer of tissue that lines the uterus? Endometrium
What is the name of the surgical procedure to reverse a vasectomy in which the severed end of the vas deferens are rejoined?
Vasovasostomy
Which endocrine gland is affected by Hashimoto syndrome? Thyroid
Which two hormones are released by the anterior pituitary gland in response to the release of Gonadotropin‐releasing
hormone (GnRH) by the hypothalamus? Follicle‐stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)
What is the name of the mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the stomach? Gastric mucosa
What is the name for the part of the nervous system that is not under voluntary control? Autonomic
What is the name of the measurement of body fat based on height and weight? Body Mass Index
What is the common name of Osteogenesis imperfecta? Brittle bone disease
Which lung has two lobes and is slightly smaller because of the asymmetrical position of the heart? Left
What is the name of the surgical procedure to reverse a vasectomy in which the severed vas deferens is connected to the
epididymis? Vasoepididymostomy
What is the name of the colored tissue at the front of the eye that contains the pupil in the centre? Iris
What is the name of the part of a nerve cell that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body of the nerve? Axon
Name the apparatus used for measuring the volume of air inspired and expired by the lungs. Spirometer
Which gland secretes Thyroid‐stimulating hormone (TSH)? Anterior pituitary gland
What is the medical term for the surgical procedure in which the fallopian tubes are permanently blocked or clipped to prevent
fertilization of the eggs by sperm? Tubal ligation (tying of the tubes)
What is the name of the three feet long middle section of the small intestine that is the primary site of nutrient absorption?
Jejunum
Which viral disease is nicknamed the kissing disease? Infectious mononucleosis
Which degenerative brain disease is believed to be caused by repeated head injuries in contact sports? chronic traumatic
encephalopathy, or CTE
What is the name of the medical device used to examine hollow openings in the body, like your vagina, anus, ears or nostrils?
Speculum
What organ of the body is examined in the medical procedure called a bronchoscopy? Lung
What is the name of the medical procedure in which the bladder, the urethra, and the openings to the ureters are examined
via endoscopy? Cystoscopy
How many chromosomes is a normal child born with? 46
A baby with Down syndrome has an extra copy of which chromosome? 21
What is the name of the genetic condition in which boys and men are born with an extra X chromosome? Klinefelter syndrome
– the forgotten syndrome
How many chromosomes has a baby with a trisomy? 47
Which syndrome is associated with resistance to insulin and/or hyperinsulinemia? Syndrome X
What is the other name of Trisomy 13? Patau syndrome
What is the other name of Trisomy 18? Edwards syndrome
What is the other name of XYY syndrome, a genetic condition in which a male has an extra Y chromosome? Jacob’s syndrome
Which genetic condition is caused by not having a copy of 25 to 27 genes on chromosome number 7. It is called the happy
syndrome as people with this condition often have outgoing, friendly personalities and tend to be very social? William’s
syndrome
What is the name of the genetic condition in which a female has one of the X chromosomes missing or partially missing?
Turner’s syndrome
Manyplies is the nickname of which ruminant stomach? Omasum
Which of a ruminant’s stomachs is called the honeycomb? Reticulum
Which of a cow’s stomachs is the true stomach? Abomasum
A ruminant chews cud that is regurgitated from which stomach? Rumen
True or false ruminants are herbivores
In what mammalian order are elephants classified? Proboscidea
To what order are mosquitoes and houseflies classified? Diptera meaning two wings
To what order are bats classified? Chiroptera
To what order are sea cows (manatees) and dugongs classified? Sirenia
What is the name of the order of placental mammals that specialize in primarily eating flesh? Carnivora
What is named given to hoofed mammals? Ungulates
What is the name of the order of even toed ungulates that includes pigs, peccaries, hippopotamuses, antelopes, deer, giraffes,
camels, llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats, and cattle? Artiodactyla
What is the name of the order of mammals characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper
and lower jaws? Rodentia
In what mammalian order are kangaroos, possums and wallabies classified? Diprotodontia
What is the name of the order of mammals whose members are all indigenous to Australia and New Guinea? Monotremata
To which mammalian order are rabbits and hares classified? Lagomorpha
What is the name of the mammalian order of gorillas, baboons, chimpanzees and orangutans? Primates
What are the only mammals capable of true and sustained flight? Bats
What is the name of the order of odd‐toed ungulates which includes horses, donkeys, zebras, rhinoceros? Perissodactyla
What is the order of dolphins, whales and porpoises? Cetacea
What is the order of insects that include butterflies and moths? Lepidoptera
What is the order of frogs and toads? Anura
In what reptilian order are snakes and lizards classified? Squamata
What is the name of the last stage that an insect attains during its metamorphosis? Imago
What is the process of shedding the old skin (in reptiles) or casting off the outer cuticle (in insects and other arthropods)?
Ecdysis
Name the phylum of invertebrate animals that possess an exoskeleton, paired jointed appendages, and segmented bodies.
Arthropoda
What is the phylum of flatworms named? Platyhelminthes
What is the name of the phylum that comprises sponges? Porifera
Which is the second largest animal phylum? Mollusca
To what phylum do insects and arachnids belong? Arthropoda
Name the phylum of soft‐bodied stinging animals such as corals, sea anemones, and jellyfish. Cnidaria
To what phylum do clams, snails, slugs, octopus and squids belong? Mollusca
What is the name of the phylum of segmented worms which includes earthworms, leeches and ragworms? Annelida
Which phylum characterized by animals with a water vascular system and five‐sided radial symmetry includes starfish, brittle
stars, sea urchins, sand dollars, sea lilies and sea cucumbers? Echinodermata
What is the name of the phylum of roundworms? Nematoda
What is the name of the phylum of comb jellies? Ctenophora
What is the name of the phylum of microscopic wheel animals with circular arrangement of moving cilia at their front end?
Rotifera
Name the class that contains the cartilaginous fishes that have skeletons primarily composed of cartilage like sharks and rays.
Chondrichthyes
This is the largest class of vertebrates. It is a class of jawed fishes having a bony endoskeleton. Osteichthyes
To what class are leeches classified? Hirudinea
What is the class of snails and slugs? Gastropoda
Which class of joint‐legged invertebrates include spiders, scorpions, ticks and mites? Arachnida
To what class are humans classified? Mammalia
Which class of vertebrates include salamanders, frogs and caecilians? Amphibia
Name the class of cold‐blooded vertebrates that includes turtles, snakes, lizards and crocodiles? Reptilia
To what class are birds classified? Aves
Which mammal has the longest gestation period? Asian elephant
Which evergreen plants have needle like leaves and naked seeds? Gymnosperms
What is the collective name for liverworts, hornworts and mosses? Bryophytes
What is the name of NASA's program to return astronauts to the Moon by 2024, preparing the way for human missions to
Mars? Artemis
What was the name of NASA’s last lunar landing mission? Apollo 17 (Dec 7, 1972 – Dec 19, 1972)
What is the name of the supermassive black hole at the Galactic Center of the Milky Way? Sagittarius A*, often abbreviated to
Sgr A* and pronounced "Sagittarius A star"
Which planet orbits the Sun in 12 years (4,333 Earth days) and takes 10 hours to rotate on its axis? Jupiter (has 3 degree
equatorial tilt)
Which dwarf planet was named for the Greek personification of strife who was sister of Ares? Eris
Which planets in the solar system have no moons? Mercury and Venus
Which is the hottest planet in the solar systems? Venus
Which planet is named for the Greek god of the sky? Uranus
Name the dwarf planet in the Kuiper belt that was discovered on February 18, 1930. Pluto
Which planet orbits the Sun in 687 days (1.8 Earth year) and takes 24 hours 37 minutes to rotate on its axis? Mars
Which planet shares its orbit with Trojan asteroids named for Greek and Trojan heroes of the Trojan War? Jupiter
Which planet has an orbital period of 225 Earth days? Venus (a day on Venus lasts 243 Earth days)
What is the name of the first asteroid that was discovered in 1801? Ceres by Italian Catholic priest Giuseppe Piazzi
Name the Galilean satellites of Jupiter. Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto by Galileo Galilei in 1610.
Which planet is named for the Roman god of war? Mars
Which American is credited with the discovery of Pluto? Clyde Tombaugh
Europa, Io, Ganymede, Callisto, Amalthea, Adrastea are satellites of which gas giant? Jupiter
What is the name of the shell of icy objects in the outermost regions of the solar system where comets originate? Oort Cloud
Which is the nearest large galaxy to the Milky Way ? Andromeda
Which is the smaller and outermost moon of Mars? Deimos
Between the orbits of which 2 planets do the minor planets aka asteroids orbit? Mars and Jupiter
What is the name of the circumstellar disc in the outer Solar System, extending from the orbit of Neptune to approximately 50
AU from the Sun? Kuiper Belt
Which planet orbits the Sun in 29 years (10,756 Earth days) and rotates on its axis in 10.7 hours? Saturn
What is the name of the largest moon of Saturn and the second‐largest natural satellite in the Solar System? Titan
Who discovered the 2 moons of Mars in 1877? Asaph Hall
Which is the eighth planet from the sun? Neptune
Miranda, Titania, Oberon, Umbriel, Ariel, Puck, Cressida are moons of which planet? Uranus
Which is the second smallest planet in the solar system? Mars
Which is the second largest planet in the solar system? Saturn
Which is the brightest planet in Earth’s night sky? Venus
Titan, Enceladus, Mimas, Dione, Iapetus, Tethys, Hyperion are moons of which planet? Saturn
Which is the seventh planet from the sun? Uranus
Name the four terrestrial (rocky) planets. Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars
Which planet was discovered on September 23, 1846? Neptune
Which dwarf planet was discovered on January 5, 2005? Eris
Who led the team of scientists that discovered the dwarf planet Eris? Michael Brown
Which is the fourth planet from the sun? Mars
Who discovered the planet Uranus in 1781? William Herschel
Which planet is referred to as the morning star or evening start? Venus
Charon is the largest satellite of which dwarf planet? Pluto
Which planet was farther from the sun than Pluto from February 7, 1979, until February 11, 1999? Neptune
What is the name of the NASA rover that landed on Mars in 2007? Sojourner
In what year did the International Astronomical Union decide that Pluto, Eris, and Ceres (the largest asteroid) would be the
first three dwarf planets? 2006
Which planet orbits the Sun in 165 years and rotates on its axis in 16 hours 6 minutes? Neptune
Which planet is named for the Roman goddess of love and beauty? Venus
Which was the first planet found with the aid of a telescope? Uranus
Johann Galle is credited with discovery of which planet? Neptune
Which planet has a 300‐year‐old storm called the Great Red Spot? Jupiter
Which is the largest satellite of Uranus? Titania
Which planet is named for the Roman god of agriculture, seed and sowing? Saturn
Which is the closest planet to Earth? Venus
Which planet with 13 rings was originally going to be named Georgium Sidus (George’s Star) for the British king at the time,
King George III? Uranus
Which planet orbits the sun in 88 Earth days but takes 58 Earth days to rotate on its axis? Mercury
Which was the first planet to be discovered based on mathematical calculations? Neptune based on the mathematical
calculations of French astronomer Urbain Le Verrier and British astronomer John Couch Adams.
Which pale yellow planet is said to have at least 146 moons of which 53 are named? Saturn
Which blue green planet in the solar system has 27 moons? Uranus
Charon, Styx, Nix, Kerberos, and Hydra are moons of which dwarf planet? Pluto
Which planet has 14 known moons, which are named for minor water deities in Greek mythology? Neptune
Which planet is called the red planet? Mars
Atlas, Prometheus and Pandora are moons of which planet in the solar system? Saturn
Name the comet which collided with Jupiter in July 1994. Shoemaker–Levy 9
Which planet is slightly larger than the Earth’s moon in size? Mercury
Which 2 planets are called gas giants? Jupiter and Saturn
Which pearly white planet is referred to as Earth’s sister or twin? Venus
What is the name of the gap between Saturn's A Ring and B Ring? Cassini Division. It was discovered in 1675 by Giovanni
Cassini at the Paris Observatory using a refracting telescope
Which bright azure blue planet has 6 known rings? Neptune
Which Dutch scientist discovered Titan, the first known moon of Saturn in 1655? Christian Huygens
Which planet has moons named for characters that appear in the works of William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope? Uranus
Which 2 planets rotate about their axes from east to west unlike the other 6? Venus and Uranus
On which planet is the shield volcano Olympus Mons which is two and half times Mount Everest’s height above sea level? Mars
Which 2 planets are called ice giants? Uranus and Neptune
TRUE or false Saturn’s largest satellite Titan is larger than the planet Mercury
In what year was the Hubble Space Telescope launched? 1990
Which NASA mission crashed a spacecraft into Dimorphos, the minor‐planet moon of the asteroid Didymos on September 26,
2022? DART Double Asteroid Redirection Test
In what year was the James Webb Space Telescope launched? 2021 (uses infrared astronomy)
Which planet orbits the Sun in 84 years and rotates on its axis in 17 hours 14 minutes? Uranus
Who in 1662 determined that the volume of a gas varies inversely with pressure.? Robert Boyle
In 1787, which French inventor, while investigating the inflation of his man‐carrying hydrogen balloon, discovered that the
volume of a gas varied directly with temperature? Jacques Charles
Who in 1811 proposed that equal volumes of all gases contain the same number of molecules? Amedeo Avogadro of Italy
Which law states that the mass of substance produced is proportional to the quantity of electricity? Faraday’s first law of
electrolysis
How many of the 118 chemical elements are found in nature? 94
C₆H₈O₇ is the molecular formula of which acid found in lemons, limes? Citric
How many electrons are in a Beryllium ion? 2 (it loses 2 electrons when it forms an ion)
What is the chemical formula of Chile saltpetre? NaNO3
What are the ions present in Hydrochloric acid? H+ and Cl‐
What is the chemical formula of strontium hydroxide? Sr(OH)2
What is the chemical formula of Sodium Nitride? Na3N
How many protons are in a helium atom? 2
Which chemical that can be prepared from baking soda and vinegar is commonly called hot ice as it crystalizes at room
temperature? Sodium acetate (CH3COONa)
What are the three stable isotopes of oxygen? 16, 17, 18
What is the chemical formula of nitrous acid? HNO2
What is the chemical formula of formic acid? HCOOH
What is the chemical formula of Perchloric acid? HClO4
Which kitchen chemical is synonymous with the chemical formula CH3COOH? Vinegar
What is the chemical formula of Phosphoric acid? H3PO4
What is the chemical formula of Chloric acid? HClO3
What is the chemical formula of Ammonium hydroxide? NH4OH
What is the chemical formula of Hydrobromic acid? HBr
What is the chemical formula of Tin (ii) Chloride? SnCl₂
What are the two stable isotopes of Nitrogen? 14 and 15
What is the structural formula of methyl methanoate (aka methyl formate)? HCOOCH3
What is the chemical formula of ethyl benzoate? C9H10O2. It is a volatile oil component found in ripe kiwifruit, cranberry juice,
and palm kernel oil. It has a role as a flavouring agent and a fragrance
What is the structural formula of methyl ethanoate(aka methyl acetate)? CH3COOCH3
What is the structural formula of decanoic acid? C9H19COOH (Carboxylic acids have the general formula CnH2n+1COOH)
C2H5COOH (or CH3CH2COOH) is the structural formula of which acid? Propanoic acid
What is the structural formula of butanoic acid? C3H7COOH
What are the products formed when a carboxylic acid reacts with a base? A salt and water
What is the structural formula of ethanoic acid? CH3COOH
What is the general formula for alcohols? CnH2n+1OH (where n is the number of carbon atoms in the molecule)
CH3OH is the chemical formula of which alcohol? Methanol
C3H7OH is the chemical formula of which alcohol? Propanol
What is the formula of pentanol? C5H11OH
What are the products formed when ethanol undergoes combustion? Carbon dioxide and water (C2H5OH + 3O2 → 2CO2 +
3H2O)
What are the two unstable isotopes of Uranium? 235 and 238
What is the chemical formula of sodium Sulphite? Na2SO3
What colour change is observed when bromine water is mixed with and alkene? Bromine water changes from orange‐brown to
colourless
What is the most common saturated fatty acid found in animals/humans? Palmitic
What are the products formed when alkanes and alkenes undergo combustion? Carbon dioxide and water
What colour change is observed when Sodium hydroxide is added to phenolphthalein? Colourless to pink
Which is the second most abundant element by mass in the universe? Helium
Name the 2 scientists who discovered argon in 1894? Lord Raleigh and William Ramsay
What is the name of the process by which Chlorine is produced by oxidation of gaseous Hydrogen Chloride with Oxygen in the
presence of a Copper (II) Chloride catalyst? Deacon
Which element was originally named niton? Radon
What is the chemical formula of pyrolusite? MnO2
Which two metals are found in the carbonate called dolomite? Calcium and magnesium
How many protons are in a Magnesium atom? 12
What is the molar mass of methane? 16 g/mol
What is the chemical formula of rutile? TiO2
What is the chemical formula of the ammonium ion? NH4+
How many electrons are in a Scandium atom? 21
What is an atom of an element that has the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons from an atom of
another form of the element called? Isotope
How many elements are in the third period of the periodic table? 8
What is the molar mass of nitric acid to the nearest whole number? 63 g/mol
Which alkali metal gives a lilac colour in the flame test? Potassium
C18H34O2 is the molecular formula of which acid found in olive oil? Oleic
Limonite is a brown ore of iron sometimes called bog‐iron ore, what is its general formula? FeO(OH).nH2O
What is the name of the negative electrode during electrolysis? Cathode
Which industrial process is used to produce ammonia? Haber
What is the chemical formula of Platinum Hexafluoride? PtF6
What is the molar mass of Potassium hydroxide? 56 g/mol
Finely divided Iron is the catalyst used in which industrial process that reacts nitrogen and hydrogen gas to produce ammonia?
Haber
Which element is to the right of Boron in period of the periodic table? Carbon
What is the chemical formula of Periclase? MgO
How many electrons are in a Carbon‐14 atom? 6
An atom of which common form of hydrogen has one proton and no neutrons? Protium
What is term for a chemical formula showing the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule? Molecular formula
An orange red colour in the flame test indicates the presence of which group 2 metal? Calcium
In which industrial process are sulphur dioxide and oxygen passed over a hot catalyst where they unite to form sulphur
trioxide, which in turn combines with water to make sulphuric acid? Contact
What is the chemical formula of chloroform? CHCI3
What are the products formed when Silver Nitrate reacts with Sodium Chloride? Silver Chloride and Sodium Nitrate
Which element is below Strontium in Group II of the periodic table? Barium
What is the chemical formula of Cassiterite? SnO2
What is the chemical formula of hematite (red ore)? Fe2O3
What is the molar mass of ethanol? 46 g/mol
What is the chemical formula of Caesium Auride? CsAu
How many electrons are in a Krypton atom? 36
How many alkali metals are in group 1 of the periodic table? 6
What is the molar mass of hydrochloric acid to the nearest whole number? 36 g/mol
Which group 18 element constitutes 0.93% of the earth’s atmosphere? Argon
Which chemical process is used to convert ammonia to nitric acid? Ostwald
How many electrons are in a Radium atom? 88
What is the chemical formula of zincite? ZnO
A green colour in the flame test indicates the presence of which metal? Barium
What is the molar mass of a nitrogen molecule to the nearest whole number? 28 g/mol
How many electrons are in the Phosphorus atom? 15
2,8,4 is the electronic configuration of which non‐metallic element? Silicon
Which of the stable isotopes of hydrogen contain one proton and one neutron? Deuterium
What is the chemical formula of Chromite? FeCr2O4
Name the element below Radon in the periodic table? Oganesson
Which allotrope of sulphur is called alpha sulphur (α‐sulphur)? Rhombic
Name the method used to extract sulphur from underground deposits by pumping superheated steam into the sulphur
deposits and then pumping the melted sulphur to the surface using compressed air. Frasch process
What is the chemical formula of wüstite? FeO
What is the molar mass of Hydrobromic acid to the nearest whole number? 80.9119 = 81 g/mol
Krypton Difluoride was the first compound of Krypton discovered, what is the formula of Krypton Difluoride? KrF2
How many neutrons are in a Carbon‐14 atom? 8
Which byproduct of fermenting grapes into wine is used in cooking, as a cleaner in the kitchen, to treat arthritis and acne and
to ward off ants? Cream of tartar called potassium bitartrate aka potassium hydrogen tartrate (KC₄H₅O₆,)
The nucleus of which isotope of hydrogen contains one proton and two neutrons? Tritium
What is the molar mass of Sulphuric Acid to the nearest whole number? 98 g/mol
What is the present‐day name of the then undiscovered element below aluminium in the periodic table that was called eka‐
aluminium by Dmitri Mendeleev? Gallium
What is the chemical formula of Uraninite? UO2
What is the catalyst in the industrial conversion of ammonia to nitric acid? Vanadium Pentoxide (Ostwald Process)
Name the two scientists who used spectroscopy to discover Caesium (in 1860) and Rubidium (in 1861)? Robert Bunsen and
Gustav Kirchhoff
What is the chemical formula of calomel? Hg2Cl2
What is the chemical formula of ite?
Name the two scientists who discovered xenon, neon and krypton. William Ramsay and Morris Travers
What is the name of the industrial process for filtering heavy water out of natural water? Girdler sulfide (GS) process, also
known as the Geib–Spevack (GS) process
What is the chemical formula of magnetite ( black ore)? Fe3O4
Which poison consists of a carbon atom triple‐bonded to a nitrogen atom? Cyanide (CN‐
A gray‐white colour in the flame test suggests which metal ion is present? Lead
What is the chemical formula of the ore Corundum? Al2O3
Lithium and strontium both produce what colour in the flame test? Red
Which element was originally called columbium? Niobium
Which industrial process uses limestone (CaCO3 ) to produce carbon dioxide (CO2 ) which reacts with ammonia (NH3 )
dissolved in brine (concentrated NaCl (aq)) to produce sodium carbonate? Solvay
Which allotrope of carbon consists of a single layer of atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice nanostructure? Graphene
What is the chemical formula of Lead (IV) Oxide? PbO2
What is the chemical formula of Ilmenite? FeTiO3
What is the chemical formula of Litharge? PbO
What is the chemical formula of chrysoberyl? BeAl2O4
What is the chemical formula of sulphurous acid? H2SO3
What is the chemical formula of siderite (pale brown ore)? FeCO3
What is the name given to an ion possessing both positive and negative electrical charges? Zwitterion
How many valence electrons are in the Sulphate ion SO42‐? 32
How many electrons are in the Hydronium ion H3O+? 10
What is the more common name for positron emission where a proton inside a radionuclide nucleus is converted into a
neutron while releasing a positron and an electron neutrino? Beta decay
How many electrons are in the Sulphide ion S2‐? 18
What is the chemical formula of borax? Na2B4O7.10H2O
What is the name given to a solution that can resist pH change upon the addition of an acidic or basic component? Buffer
solution
Name the English chemist who discovered the elements iridium and osmium in residue of platinum ores in 1803? Smithson
Tennant
How many electrons are in the Carbonate ion CO3 2‐? 24
What are the four stable isotopes of lead? 204Pb, 206Pb, 207Pb, 208Pb
What is the molar mass of water to the nearest whole number? 18 g/ mol
How many electrons are in the Sulphite ion SO32‐? 26
What is the formula of the Phosphite ion? PO33‐
How many electrons are in the Nitride ion N3‐? 10
What are the three naturally occurring isotopes of potassium? 39, 40, 41
Which isotope of carbon has a half‐life of 5.70(3)×103 years? 14C
What is the chemical formula of magnesite? MgCO3
What is the molar mass of carbon dioxide to the nearest whole number? 44 g/mol
Which element was produced by bombarding uranium‐238 with deuterium nuclei in December 1940 at Berkeley, California, by
Glenn Seaborg, Arthur Wahl, Joseph Kennedy, and Edwin McMillan? Plutonium
Which Scottish scientist is known for his discovery of latent heat, specific heat and carbon dioxide? Joseph Black
What is the present‐day name of the then undiscovered element below silicon in the periodic table that was called eka‐silicon
by Dmitri Mendeleev? Germanium
Which element has electronic configuration 1s2 2s2 2p2? Carbon
Which element has electronic configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p1? Aluminium
Which element has electronic configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d6? Iron
Which German alchemist discovered Phosphorus in 1669? Hennig Brand
How many electrons are in the Dichromate ion Cr2O72‐? 56 valence electrons
Which element has electronic configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s3 3p6 4s2 3d7? Copper
Which element has electronic configuration 1s2 2s1? Lithium
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 is the electronic configuration of which metallic element? Potassium
Which element has electronic configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4? Sulphur
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5 is the electronic configuration of which gas? Chlorine
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p3 is the electronic configuration of which non‐metal? Phosphorus
What are the three stable isotopes of argon? 36, 38, 40
Which Swedish scientist is credited with the discovery of the chemical elements cerium and selenium? JJ Berzelius
1s2 2s2p6 3s2p6d10 4s2p6 5s is the electronic configuration of which element? Strontium
Which element has electronic configuration 1s2 2s2 2p3? Nitrogen
1s2 2s2 2p6 is the electronic configuration of which gas? Neon
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 is the electronic configuration of which group 8 element? Argon
Which element has electronic configuration 1s2 2s2 2p1? Boron
Which element has electronic configuration 1s1? Hydrogen
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p2 is the electronic configuration of which non‐metal? Silicon
Which element has electronic configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2? Magnesium
Name the Swedish chemist who discovered the rare earth elements lanthanum, erbium and terbium? C(arl) G(ustaf) Mosander
Which American scientist co‐discovered 12 elements? Albert Ghiorso
What is the chemical name of slaked lime? Calcium Hydroxide
Which is the most abundant isotope of calcium? Ca‐40
Which element was first synthesized by Edwin McMillan and Philip H. Abelson at the Berkeley Radiation Laboratory in 1940?
Neptunium
What is the chemical formula of cream of tartar? KC₄H₅O₆
Which adjective describes a material that can be converted into a fissile material by neutron absorption? Fertile
What is the chemical name of bitter salt? Magnesium Sulphate
Which acid was once known as aqua fortis? Nitric acid
Which English scientist developed the law of octaves in 1866? John Newlands
What is the chemical formula of caustic potash? KOH
What is the chemical formula of Epsom salt? MgSO4.7H2O
What is the present‐day name of the then undiscovered element below boron in the periodic table that was called eka‐boron
by Dmitri Mendeleev? Scandium
C4H6O5 is the molecular formula of which sour acid found in apples? Malic
Which German scientist developed the law of triads in 1829? Johann Dobereiner
Which block of the periodic table comprises the nonmetals hydrogen and helium and the alkali metals (in group 1) and alkaline
earth metals (group 2)? S
What is the Latin name of the metal that was associated with Saturn in antiquity? Plumbum
Which element was first synthesized by bombarding plutonium with neutrons in a nuclear reactor late in 1944 at the University
of Chicago by a team which included Glenn Seaborg, Ralph James, Leon Morgan, and Albert Ghiorso? Americium
What is the Latin name of the metallic element that was associated with the Sun in antiquity? Aurum
What is the chemical formula of cinnabar? HgS
What are the two stable isotopes of silver? 107Ag and 109Ag
Which element got its name from the Latin silex meaning sand? Silicon
What is the chemical formula of massicot? PbO
Acidum salis is an old name for which acid? Hydrochloric acid
Which is the second element in the lanthanide series? Cerium
What is the chemical formula of cryolite? Na3AlF6
Which element got its name from the Latin calx meaning lime? Calcium
C4H6O6 is the molecular formula of which acid found in wine? Tartaric
What is the chemical name of white vitriol? Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate
Which alcohol was once referred to as Aqua vitae? Ethanol
How many elements are named after countries? 6 (Polonium, Francium, Gallium, Nihonium, Germanium, Copper)
What is the only stable isotope of sodium? 23Na
Which block of the periodic table encompasses elements in groups 13 to 18? P
What is the chemical formula of Carborundum? SiC
What is the scientific term for the process in which fragments of material (spall) are ejected from a body due to impact or
stress? Spallation
Which Swedish town has four chemical elements named after it? Ytterby
What is the pH of regular rainwater? 5.7
Which two oxides are involved in the production of acid rain? Sulphur dioxide and Nitrogen dioxide
What is common name of the compound Potassium Sodium Tartrate (KNaC4H4O6.4H2O)? Rochelle salt.
What is the chemical formula of Glauber’s Salt? Na2SO4.10H2O
How many elements are named for scientists? 15
Which three elements are named for dwarf planets? Plutonium, Cerium and Palladium
How many protons are in a Neptunium atom? 93
What is the chemical formula of the compound beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate)? Be3Al2(SiO3)6
What is the chemical formula of carbolic acid? C6H5OH
What is the chemical formula of Copper (I) Oxide aka cuprous oxide? Cu₂O
What is the chemical formula of sodium hydrogen sulphate? NaHSO4
What is the chemical formula of bauxite? Al2O3.2H2O
Arrange these metals in order of increasing reactivity Silver, Platinum and Gold. Platinum, Gold, Silver
Arrange these metals in order of increasing reactivity Aluminium, Iron, Zinc. Iron, Zinc, Aluminium
Arrange these metals in order of decreasing reactivity Potassium, Sodium, Calcium. Potassium, Sodium, Calcium
Arrange these metals in order of decreasing reactivity Lead Zinc Tin. Zinc, Tin, Lead
Arrange these metals in order of decreasing reactivity Aluminium Calcium Magnesium. Calcium, Magnesium, Aluminium
Which was the first element named for a living person? Seaborgium
Which block of the periodic table encompasses elements from groups 3 to 12? D
What is the chemical formula of the acetate ion? CH3COO‐
What is the chemical formula of Ammonium Sulphate? (NH4)2SO4
What is the name of the rare radioactive isotope of hydrogen? Tritium or hydrogen‐3
Who discovered the element radon in 1900? Friedrich Dorn
What is the present‐day name of the then undiscovered element below manganese in the periodic table that was called eka‐
manganese by Dmitri Mendeleev? Technetium
What is the chemical formula of hydroiodic acid? Hl
What is the chemical formula of lithium hydroxide? LiOH
For which scientist was element number 101 named? Dmitri Mendeleev
What name was given to the controversy over naming elements 104 to 106 when they were synthesized? Transfermium Wars
Which American university lays claim to the discovery of 16 chemical elements? University of California, Berkeley
What is the freezing point of water on the Kelvin temperature scale? 273.15K
What is the only stable isotope of gold? 197Au
TRUE or false the further one goes down group I of the periodic table the easier it is for an atom to lose electrons
What is the chemical formula of zinc blende? ZnS
What is the chemical formula of the bicarbonate ion? HCO⁻ ₃
What is the chemical formula of the chlorate ion? ClO⁻ ₃
What is the chemical formula of the hydrogen phosphate ion? HPO₄²⁻
C₂O₄²⁻. is the chemical formula of which anion? Oxalate
What is the chemical formula of Sodium Monoxide? Na2O
What is the chemical formula of calamine? ZnCO3
Which is the lightest of the alkaline earth metals? Beryllium
In wave theory what concept is the reciprocal of frequency? Period
What type of wave transports energy away from a source? Progressive
Expand LED as it relates to bulbs light‐emitting diode
Expand CFL as it relates to bulbs Condensed Fluorescent Light
Expand LCD as it relates to flat screen TV Liquid Crystal Display
Expand OLED as it relates to smartphone screens organic light‐emitting diode
Expand QLED as it relates to smart TVs Quantum Dot Light Emitting Diode
What term is applied to the resolution 3840x2160 Pixels in TV? Ultra‐High Definition (UHD)
Which theory postulates that the universe began almost 14 billion years ago with a massive expansion event from a single
point encompassing all of the universe's matter? Big Bang
Which constant is a parameter that indicates the rate at which the universe is expanding? Hubble
Which physicist coined the term gamma ray in 1903 for electromagnetic radiation of the shortest wavelength and highest
energy? Ernest Rutherford
Which Italian scientist published Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems (Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del
mondo) in 1632 and Discourses and Mathematical Demonstrations Relating to Two New Sciences (Italian: Discorsi e
dimostrazioni matematiche intorno a due nuove scienze in 1638? Galileo Galilei
Which of Kepler’s laws of planetary motion is called the law of periods? Third about their axis
Which law establishes a connection between an object's mass (m) and its acceleration (a), in the form of the equation F = ma?
Newton’s Second Law of Motion
Which scientific principle is expressed as the force acting on a submerged or partially submerged object equals the weight of
the liquid that the object displaces? Archimedes’ Principle
What term is applied to the amount of energy required to separate a particle from a system of particles or to disperse all the
particles of the system? Binding Energy
Which scientific principle states that it is impossible to simultaneously know, with a high level of precision, two properties of a
particle? Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle
Which physicist found that an electron has the qualities of both a particle and a wave, a concept known as wave‐particle
duality? Niels Bohr
Which law is often stated as For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction? Newton’s Third Law of Motion
What is the name of the phenomenon in which electrically charged particles are released from or within a material when it
absorbs electromagnetic radiation? The effect is often defined as the ejection of electrons from a metal plate when light falls
on it? Photoelectric Effect
What is the name given to the statement that the volume occupied by a fixed amount of gas is directly proportional to its
absolute temperature, if the pressure remains constant? Charles’ Law
Which German scientist published the books Astronomia nova, Harmonice Mundi, and Epitome Astronomiae Copernicanae in
the early 17th century? Johannes Kepler
Which unit was originally defined as the number of atoms in 12 grams of carbon‐12? Mole
Which American physicist in 1910 conducted his famous oil‐drop experiment to determine the electric charge carried by a
single electron? Robert Millikan
Which scientific law states that when gases combine chemically, they do so in numerically simple volume ratios? Gay‐Lussac’s
Law of Combining Volumes
Whose model of an atom postulates that an atom consists of a central, positively charged nucleus containing nearly all the
mass and surrounded by a cloud of negatively charged planet‐like electrons? Ernest Rutherford
Which scientific law states that the pressure (p) of a given quantity of gas varies inversely with its volume (v) at constant
temperature; i.e., in equation form, pv = k, a constant? Boyle’s
Which Frenchman is known for the famous quotation "Je pense, donc je suis" ("I think, therefore I am", or "I am thinking,
therefore I exist"? Rene Descartes (It is best known in its Latin form: Cogito, ergo sum as found in the treatise Principles of
Philosophy (1644))
Whose law states that, for relatively small deformations of an object, the displacement or size of the deformation is directly
proportional to the deforming force or load? Hooke’s Law
Which constant describes the elastic properties of a solid undergoing tension or compression in only one direction? Young’s
Modulus
Which law says that the total pressure of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the individual
component gases? (The partial pressure is the pressure that each gas would exert if it alone occupied the volume of the
mixture at the same temperature.) Dalton’s Law
Whose law states that that under the same conditions of temperature and pressure, equal volumes of different gases contain
an equal number of molecules? Avogadro’s
Which law states that all planets move about the Sun in elliptical orbits, having the Sun as one of the foci? Kepler ‘s First Law of
Planetary Motion
Which Russian physicist derived that an induced electric current flows in a direction such that the current opposes the change
that induced it? Heinrich Lenz
Which law states that under constant pressure and temperature two gases diffuse into each other at rates inversely
proportional to the square roots of their respective molecular weights or densities? Graham’s Law
Which gas law states that the amount of dissolved gas in a liquid is proportional to its partial pressure above the liquid?
Henry’s Law. An example where Henry's law is at play is in the depth‐dependent dissolution of oxygen and nitrogen in the
blood of underwater divers that changes during decompression, leading to decompression sickness. An everyday example is
given by one's experience with carbonated soft drinks, which contain dissolved carbon dioxide. Before opening, the gas above
the drink in its container is almost pure carbon dioxide, at a pressure higher than atmospheric pressure. After the bottle is
opened, this gas escapes, moving the partial pressure of carbon dioxide above the liquid to be much lower, resulting in
degassing as the dissolved carbon dioxide comes out of the solution.
Which law states: If two systems are each in thermal equilibrium with a third, they are also in thermal equilibrium with each
other? Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
Which law states that The pressure of a gas of fixed mass and fixed volume is directly proportional to the gas's absolute
temperature? Pressure Law or Gay‐Lussac’s Law of Pressure‐Temperature
Which two laws can be combined to form the ideal gas law, a single generalization of the behaviour of gases known as an
equation of state, PV = nRT, where n is the number of gram‐moles of a gas and R is called the universal gas constant? Charles’
and Boyle’s Laws
Who published in his book Hydrodynamica in 1738 that an increase in the speed of a fluid occurs simultaneously with a
decrease in static pressure or a decrease in the fluid's potential energy? Daniel Bernoulli
Which scientific principle states that the total energy of an isolated system remains constant? Law of Conservation of Energy
Which law states: Heat does not spontaneously flow from a colder body to a hotter one? Second Law of Thermodynamics
What is the name of the thermal radiation that is theorized to be released outside a black hole's event horizon because of
relativistic quantum effects? Hawking Radiation
What is the scattering of a beam of light by a medium containing small suspended particles—e.g., smoke or dust in a room,
which makes visible a light beam entering a window? Tyndall Effect
Which law states that The directed sum of the potential differences (voltages) around any closed loop is zero? Kirchhoff's
second law, Kirchhoff’s Voltage law, Kirchhoff's loop (or mesh) rule, or Kirchhoff's second rule
Who conducted the first observed nuclear reaction in 1919 by bombarding nitrogen with alpha particles and identified the
ejected lighter particles as hydrogen nuclei or protons (11H or p)? Ernest Rutherford
What is the name of the increase in wavelength of X‐rays and other energetic electromagnetic radiations that have been
elastically scattered by electrons? Compton Effect
Which English scientists conducted the first nuclear reaction produced by artificially accelerated particles in 1932 by
bombarding lithium with accelerated protons and thereby produced two helium nuclei, or alpha particles? ETS Walton and JD
Cockcroft
Which law states that the electrical force between two charged objects is directly proportional to the product of the quantity
of charge on the objects and inversely proportional to the square of the separation distance between the two objects?
Coulomb’s Law
Referred to as the law of inertia, which law states that if the forces acting upon an object are balanced, then the acceleration
of that object will be 0 m/s/s? Newton’s First Law of Motion
Which phenomenon is observed whenever the source of waves is moving with respect to an observer? Doppler Effect
Which law states that the strength of a direct current is directly proportional to the potential difference and inversely
proportional to the resistance of the circuit? Ohm’s
Which law states that the rate of heat loss of a body is directly proportional to the difference in the temperatures between the
body and its environment? Newton’s Law of Cooling
Which law states that, for any node (junction) in an electrical circuit, the sum of currents flowing into that node is equal to the
sum of currents flowing out of that node; or equivalently: The algebraic sum of currents in a network of conductors meeting at
a point is zero? Kirchhoff's first law, Kirchhoff's point rule, or Kirchhoff's junction rule (or nodal rule)
Which principle states that the path taken by a ray between two given points is the path that can be traveled in the least time?
Fermat’s principle also known as the principle of least time
Which law states that a reflected ray of light emerges from the reflecting surface at the same angle to the surface normal as
the incident ray, but on the opposing side of the surface normal in the plane formed by the incident and reflected rays? Law of
Reflection
Whose law states that, for a given pair of media, the ratio of the sines of the angle of incidence θ1 and angle of refraction θ2 is
equal to the ratio of phase velocities (v1 / v2) in the two media, or equivalently, to the refractive indices (n2 / n1) of the two
media? Snell's law (also known as Snell–Descartes law and ibn‐Sahl law and the law of refraction
Which principle states that two or more identical particles with half‐integer spins (i.e. fermions) cannot occupy the same
quantum state within a quantum system simultaneously? Pauli exclusion principle
Who published Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences (French:
Discours de la Méthode Pour bien conduire sa raison, et chercher la vérité dans les sciences) in 1637? Rene Descartes
Which law states that if two elements form more than one compound, then the ratios of the masses of the second element
which combine with a fixed mass of the first element will always be ratios of small whole numbers? Dalton’s law of multiple
proportions
Whose principle says When any system at equilibrium for a long period of time is subjected to a change in concentration,
temperature, volume, or pressure, (1) the system changes to a new equilibrium, and (2) this change partly counteracts the
applied change? Le Chatelier's principle
What is the name of the mathematical treatise consisting of 13 books on plane and solid geometry that is attributed to the
ancient Greek mathematician Euclid in Alexandria, Egypt? The Elements
Which law states that the total enthalpy change during the complete course of a chemical reaction is independent of the
sequence of steps taken? Hess’ Law
In physical chemistry whose equation is a formula for the temperature dependence of reaction rates? Svante Arrhenius
Which law states that when the same amount of electric current is passed through different electrolytes/elements connected
in series, the mass of the substance liberated/deposited at the electrodes is directly proportional to their chemical
equivalent/equivalent weight? Faraday’s Second Law of Electrolysis
In magnetostatics what name is given to the force of attraction or repulsion between two current‐carrying wires? Ampere’s
Force Law
Whose law postulates that For many paramagnetic materials, the magnetization of the material is directly proportional to an
applied magnetic field, for sufficiently high temperatures and small fields. However, if the material is heated, this
proportionality is reduced? Curie’s Law (Pierre Curie)
For whom are the following rules of Boolean algebra named:
The rules can be expressed in English as:
The negation of a disjunction is the conjunction of the negations
The negation of a conjunction is the disjunction of the negations
or
The complement of the union of two sets is the same as the intersection of their complements
The complement of the intersection of two sets is the same as the union of their complements
or
not (A or B) = (not A) and (not B)
not (A and B) = (not A) or (not B),
Augustus De Morgan (De Morgan’s Laws)
In geometry whose theorem states that for every four kissing, or mutually tangent, circles, the radii of the circles satisfy a
certain quadratic equation. By solving this equation, one can construct a fourth circle tangent to three given, mutually tangent
circles? Descartes’ Theorem (Rene Descartes)
What is the geometric theory of gravitation published by Albert Einstein in 1915 that is the current description of gravitation in
modern physics? General relativity, also known as the general theory of relativity and Einstein's theory of gravity
Which law is usually stated as that every particle attracts every other particle in the universe with a force that is directly
proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers?
Newton's law of universal gravitation. In today's language, the law states that every point mass attracts every other point mass
by a force acting along the line intersecting the two points. The force is proportional to the product of the two masses, and
inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them
Who published Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica (commonly called "the Principia") on 5 July 1687? Isaac Newton
Which fundamental statement in number theory asserts that there are infinitely many prime numbers? Euclid’s Theorem
Which law states that the mass of elements deposited at an electrode is directly proportional to the charge? Faraday’s First
Law of Electrolysis
Which law is the observation in physical cosmology that galaxies are moving away from Earth at speeds proportional to their
distance. In other words, the farther they are, the faster they are moving away from Earth? Hubble’s Law
Who enunciated at one time an empirical law that, for simple vertical sending and receiving antennas of equal height, the
maximum working telegraphic distance varied as the square of the height of the antenna? Guglielmo Marconi
Who published Treatise on Light: In Which Are Explained the Causes of That Which Occurs in Reflection & Refraction (French:
Traité de la Lumière: Où Sont Expliquées les Causes de ce qui Luy Arrive Dans la Reflexion & Dans la Refraction) in French in
1690? Christiaan Huygens
Which law states that The electromotive force around a closed path is equal to the negative of the time rate of change of the
magnetic flux enclosed by the path? Faraday’s Law of Induction
In physics what name is applied to an increase in the wavelength, and corresponding decrease in the frequency and photon
energy, of electromagnetic radiation (such as light)? Redshift
Who published Opticks: or, A Treatise of the Reflexions, Refractions, Inflexions and Colours of Light in English in 1704? Isaac
Newton
Which unit is equal to 10 micronewtons (10‐5N)? 1 Dyne
Which unit is equal to 1 dyne per maxwell? 1 Oersted
Which unit is equal to 10‐8 weber? 1 Maxwell
Which unit is equal to 10‐4 tesla? 1 Gauss
Which unit is equal to 1 million dynes per square centimetre? 1 Bar
Which unit of data transmission speed is equal to one signal event per second? 1 Baud
Which unit of noise intensity is equal to ten decibels? 1 Bel
Which unit of weight of precious stones is equal to 200 milligrams? 1 Carat
Which unit of length is equal to 22 yards? 1 Chain
Which unit of length is equal to 220 yards or an eighth of a mile? 1 Furlong
How many yards make a mile? 1,760
How many inches are in a yard? 36
How many inches are in a mile? 63,360
How many feet make a mile? 5,280
In the metric system what is 10‐12 metre called? 1 Picometre
In the metric system what is one billionth of a metre called (10‐9 m)? 1 Nanometre
In the metric system what is 10‐18 metre called? 1 Attometre
In the metric system what is 0.1 metre called? 1 Decimetre
In the metric system what is 0.001 metre called? 1 Millimetre
Which metric prefix is equal to a quadrillion (1015)? Peta
Which metric prefix is equal to a millionth? Micro
Which metric prefix is equal to 10 raised to the 24 (septillion)? yotta
Which metric prefix is equal to 10 raised to the minus 21? zepto
How long is a myriametre (Mm)? 10,000 metres or 10 kilometres
Which metric prefix is equal to 10 raised to 27? Ronna (R)
How many zeroes are in the metric prefix zetta? 21
Which metric prefix is equal to 10 raised to the minus 30? Quecto (q)
Which metric prefix is equal to 0.001? milli
Which metric prefix is equal to 10 raised to 30? Quecca (Q)
How many zeroes are in a terabyte? 12
Which metric prefix is equal to 10 raised to minus 27? Ronto
Which unit in particle physics is a unit of energy equal to the kinetic energy of an electron accelerated over one volt, 1.6×10−19
joules? 1 electron volt
What was the traditional system of weight (mass and volume) in the British Isles used for the measuring and dispensing of
pharmaceutical items? Apothecaries
What was the system of weights based on a pound of 16 ounces or 7,000 grains that was widely used in English‐speaking
countries? Avoirdupois
Which unit is equal to equal to 10−15 metres or 1 femtometre? 1 Fermi
Which unit is equal to 37 billion Becquerel or 3.7×1010 decays per second? 1 Curie
Which unit of length equal to 10⁻¹⁰ m or 100 picometres or 0.1 nanometres? 1 Angstrom
Which unit is equal to 746 watts. It is the power needed to move 550 pounds one foot in one second or by the power needs to
move 33,000 pounds one foot in one minute? 1 Horsepower
Name the cgs unit of dynamic viscosity 0.1 Pascal⋅second ? 1 Poise
Which unit is the amount of energy that is required to raise the temperature of one mL, (which is also one gram), of water by
one degree Celsius, it is equal to 4.184 joules ? 1 Calorie
Which SI unit is equal to one ampere over a period of one second? 1 Coulomb
Which SI unit is equal to 108 Maxwell? 1 Weber
Which SI unit is equal to 104 Gauss? 1 Tesla
Which SI unit is equal to 107 erg? 1 Joule
Which SI unit is equal to 105 dyne? 1 Newton
Which SI unit is equal to one lumen per square metre? 1 Lux
Which SI unit is equal to 1 Newton per square metre? 1 Pascal
Which SI unit is equal to one ampere per volt? 1 Siemens
Which SI unit is equal to one weber per square metre? 1 Tesla
What SI unit is equal to 1 joule per coulomb? 1 Volt
What is the unit of strength of radio wave emission? Jansky
What unit is equal to 3.26 light years? 1 Parsec
In computing what unit of time is equal to 1/100 of a second? Jiffy
What unit of weight is equal to 100 kilograms? 1 Quintal
What unit of radiation absorbed dose is equal to 100 rads? 1 Gray
What unit of force accelerates 1 gram to 1cm per second per second? 1 Dyne
What is a force of one dyne applied over one centimetre called? 1 Erg
What unit of liquid volume is equal to a quarter pint? 1 Gill
Which unit of fineness of gold is equal to 1/24 part of pure gold? 1 Karat
What unit is a measurement of six feet depth of water? 1 Fathom
What unit is equal to 1 million disintegrations per second? 1 Rutherford
Which unit of weight is equal to 14 pounds? 1 Stone
Which unit of pressure is equal to 1/760 of standard atmospheric pressure? 1 Torr
A 75 watt lamp is connected to a 125 volts source, what is the current through the lamp? P=IV. I = 75/125 = 0.6A
If an ostrich with a mass of 125 kg is running northward with a velocity of 23.0 m/s then what is its momentum? 2,875 kgm/s
A lamp draws a current of 0.50 A when it is connected to a 120 V source? What is the resistance of the lamp? V=IR. R = 120/0.5
= 240 ohms
How much force is needed to accelerate a 3 kg skateboard at 5 m/s2? 15N
What is the current through a resistor with a resistance of 20 ohms connected to a 12‐volt battery? I = 12/20 = 0.6A
The moment of a force of 10N about a point is 3Nm. What is the distance of the point of application of the force from the
point? 0.3m
What is the resistance of a lamp that draws a current of 0.5 A when it is connected to a 60 V source? R = 60/0.5 = 120 ohms
With a net force of 25 N and a mass of 5 kg, what would be the acceleration of the object if the force is acting in the direction
of motion of the object? a = F/m so 25/5 = 5 m/s2
What is the term for the energy transferred per unit charge as electric charge moves from one point to another in an electric
circuit? Potential difference
The electric motor of a model car is powered by a 1.5V battery. If 120C of charge passes through the motor circuit in the
moving car, how much energy is transferred? E = QV = 120 x 1.5 = 180J
Name the fissile form of uranium that is bombarded with neutrons to produce energy in a nuclear power plant. U‐235
A resistor of 20 ohms is connected to a 220 volt source. What is the current of the circuit? I = 220V/20 ohms = 11A
Name the fissile form of plutonium that is bombarded with neutrons to produce energy in a nuclear power plant? Pu 239
Which law states that the total electric flux emerging out of a closed surface is directly proportional to the charge enclosed by
the closed surface? Gauss’ law for electric field
Which German scientist stated the First and Second Laws of thermodynamics in the following forms: 1) The energy of the
universe is constant, and 2) the entropy of the universe tends to a maximum? Rudolph Clausius
Which German scientist was awarded the 1920 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his discovery of the Third Law of Thermodynamics,
which states that entropy approaches a minimum (which can be arbitrarily set to zero) as temperature approaches absolute
zero? Walther Nernst
One simple statement of this law is that heat always moves from hotter objects to colder objects, unless energy in some form
is supplied to reverse the direction of heat flow. Second Law of Thermodynamics
Which Dutch scientist is known for his studies of the rings of Saturn and the discovery of its moon Titan? Christiaan Huygens
Which Swiss mathematician stated that an increase in the speed of a fluid occurs simultaneously with a decrease in static
pressure or a decrease in the fluid's potential energy? Daniel Bernoulli
Which Italian scientist is best known for his invention of the barometer? Evangelista Torricelli
Which French scientist’s best‐known philosophical statement is "cogito, ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am"; French: Je pense,
donc je suis)? René Descartes in Discourse on the Method (1637)
Which famous scientist said, “I do not know what I may appear to the world, but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy
playing on the seashore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary,
whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.”? Isaac Newton
Vaccination against which viral disease that was declared eradicated by the WHO in 1980 provides protection against
monkeypox? Smallpox
What is the term for a disease that can be transmitted to humans from animals? Zoonosis
Is Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever caused by a virus, bacteria or protozoan?
Which 3 countries had widespread transmission during the 2014 – 2015 West Africa Ebola outbreak? Guinea, Liberia and Sierra
Leone
Bacillus anthracis is a Gram‐positive and rod‐shaped bacterium that causes anthrax, a deadly disease to livestock and,
occasionally, to human. Its infection is a type of zoonosis, as it is transmitted from animals to humans. It was discovered by a
German physician Robert Koch in 1876, and became the first bacterium to be experimentally shown as a pathogen. The
discovery was also the first scientific evidence for the germ theory of diseases
Tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient human disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Tetanus derived from the Greek word "to stretch" is an acute disease caused by the anaerobic (without oxygen) Clostridium
tetani bacteria
Infectious mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein‐Barr virus which is spread through saliva.
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans & animals. It is caused by the bacteria genus Leptospira. This bacteria is
spread through urine of infected animals
Cholera is a bacterial disease caused by an active Vibrio cholerae bacteria in food and water.
Dysentery is an irritation in the intestine caused by the genus Shigella. Contaminated food and water are the prevalent modes
of transmitting the bacterium.
Gonorrhea, also known as “the clap,” is a commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted disease. Gonorrhea is caused by Neisseria
gonorrhoeae
Syphilis is a bacteria disease prevalently transmitted by sexual activities. This disease is caused by a bacterium called
Treponema pallidum.
Yersinia pestis is the bacteria that causes bubonic plague. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea.
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella
pertussis
Lyme disease is caused by several closely related spirochetes (corkscrew‐shaped bacteria), including Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme
disease, tick‐borne bacterial disease that was first conclusively identified in 1975 and is named for the town in Connecticut,
U.S., in which it was first observed
Diphtheria, acute infectious disease caused by the bacillus Corynebacterium diphtheriae and characterized by a primary lesion,
usually in the upper respiratory tract
Mycobacterium leprae is a bacterium that causes Hansen's disease (leprosy), which is a chronic, curable infectious disease that
damages the peripheral nerves and targets the skin, eyes, nose, and muscles
Clostridium botulinum is the cause of the rare disease botulism.
Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelash follicles and the skin along the eyelid margin due to an excess growth of bacteria
that are normally found on the eyelids. .
Conjunctivitis is an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin membrane that lines the eyelid and also covers the
white part of the eye, called the sclera.
Gastritis is inflammation and irritation of the stomach lining or mucosa caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and
use of alcohol, tobacco, and nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Rabies, also called hydrophobia or lyssa, acute, ordinarily fatal, viral disease of the central nervous system that is usually
spread among domestic dogs and wild carnivorous animals by a bite.
Sinusitis, commonly called a sinus infection, is an inflammation and infection of the air‐filled spaces located within the bony
cavities and around the nose (paranasal sinuses).
Tinea fungus cause:
Beard (tinea barbae)
Body (tinea corporis)
Feet (tinea pedis or athlete’s foot)
Groin (tinea cruris or jock itch)
Hands (tinea manuum)
Head or scalp (tinea capitis)
Nails (tinea unguium or onychomycosis)
Ringworm is a common skin infection that is caused by a fungus Tinea corporis. It's called “ringworm” because it can cause a
circular rash (shaped like a ring) that is usually red and itchy
Candidiasis caused by the fungus Candida albicans that develops in the mouth or throat is called “thrush” or oropharyngeal
candidiasis. Candidiasis in the vagina is typically referred to as a “yeast infection.”
Histoplasmosis is caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. This fungus is found in soil that contains large amounts of bird
or bat droppings
What is the scientific name of parrot fever? Psittacosis or avian chlamydiosis
Bites or scratches from which pet transmits Bartonella henselae bacteria? Cat hence Cat Scratch Disease
What is the scientific name of the influenza A infection commonly called swine flu? (Influenza A virus subtype) H1N1
H1N2 is the scientific name of which influenza A illness? Bird flu
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 typically causes death only among domesticated birds, like ducks and chickens but in recent
years has killed off hundreds of thousands of wild birds avian flu
Name the mosquito with black and white markings on its legs that can spread yellow fever, dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika
fever and Mayaro viruses. Aedes aegypti
Which genus of mosquito transmits filarias causing elephantiasis? Culex
Is zika fever caused by a virus or bacteria? Virus
Which disease is also called camel flu? Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
What is the scientific name of the Asian tiger mosquito or forest mosquito? Aedes albopictus
Which baseball player’s name is eponymous with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? Lou Gehrig
Which mosquito transmits Japanese encephalitis to humans? Female Culex tritaeniorhynchus
Which disease is spread in the USA by the Culex pipiens, Culex tarsalis, and Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes? West Nile
Virus
Which disease is transmitted to humans by the female anopheles mosquito? Malaria
What do Jamaicans call Syzygium malaccense? Otaheite Apple (It was introduced in Jamaica in 1793)
What name do Jamaicans give to the indigenous plant Hibiscus Elatus? Blue Mahoe (inner bark nicknamed Cuba bark because
it was formerly used for tying bundles of Havana cigars)
What is the scientific name of Jamaica’s National Bird? Trochilus polytmus
From which Ghanaian language does ackee get its name? Twi (ankye = ackee)
What is the scientific name of Jamaica’s National Flower? Guaiacum offinale
What in Jamaica are Keith, Robin, Kidney and Blackie? Varieties of mango
Who took the ackee from Jamaica to England in 1793? William Bligh
In what year was ackee originally imported into Jamaica? 1778
What is the name of the small, hard to crack nut with flesh that resembles that of the coconut in appearance, taste, and
texture? Palm oil nut aka macka fat
Which plant has the scientific name Cannabis sativa? Ganja
What is the main psychoactive ingredient in ganja that produces a high? Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₂
What is the name of the second most prevalent active ingredient in cannabis that is derived directly from the hemp plant?
Cannabidiol (CBD) Formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₂
What is the general name for the substances found in the Cannabis sativa plant? cannabinoids
What is the name of the fruit and plant of Bixa orellana, whose seeds are used to make spices and bright red food colourings?
Annatto
The seeds of which plant are called oil nut in Jamaica? Castor oil (Ricinus communis)
What is the colloquial name of the bright red and black beads from the plant Abrus precatorius, used in jewelry, art and craft,
and as filling for percussion instruments such as shakers? John Crow bead
The plant Papaver somniferum is used to make morphine, codeine and heroin, what is it commonly called? Opium Poppy
Momordica charantia is the scientific name of which Jamaican bush tea? Cerasee
What is the Jamaican name given to the medicinal plant with the scientific name Cola acuminata ? Bizzy (cola nut)
Morinda citrifolia is the scientific name of which plant? Noni aka duppy soursop aka hog apple
Zingiber officinale is the scientific name of which rhizome used as a spice in cooking? Ginger
Bryophyllum pinnatum is the scientific name of which medicinal plant used for bronchitis and asthma? Leaf of Life
Which plant used for pain relief has the scientific name Pothomorphe umbellate? Cowfoot Leaf
Curcuma longa is the scientific name of which plant that is ground into an orange yellow powder used in cooking? Turmeric
Moringa oleifera is the scientific name of which plant rich in antioxidants, protein and vitamins? Moringa (aka drumstick tree)
Cinnamomum tamhat is the scientific name of which plant used in cooking? Bay Leaf (Indian)
Which plant has the scientific name Allium sativum? Garlic
Which Jamaican root tonic ingredient has the scientific name Smilax balbisiana? Chainy root
The most popular Jamaican plant used in making root tonics has the scientific name Smilax ornata, what is it commonly called?
Sarsaparilla
What is the scientific name of allspice or Jamaican pepper? Pimenta dioica
Which popular beverage is made from the plant with scientific name Camellia sinensis? Tea
What is the scientific name of the fruit alternatively called sweetsop and sugar apple? Annona squamosa
Allium fistulosum is the scientific name of which plant used in Jamaican cooking? Scallion aka spring onion
Daucus carota is the scientific name of which popular vegetable? Carrot
Brassica oleracea is the scientific name of which leafy vegetable? Cabbage
Which popular vegetable has the scientific name Allium cepa? Onion
Lactuca sativa is the scientific name of which vegetable popular in salads? Lettuce
Abelmoschus esculentus is the scientific name of which edible green pod? Okra
The leaves of Spinacia oleracea are consumed fresh or preserved, what is the everyday name of this vegetable? Spinach
Solanum melongena is commonly called garden egg in Jamaica, give 3 other names by which it is known around the world.
Eggplant, aubergine or brinjal
Raphanus sativus is the scientific name of which pungent vegetable often eaten raw? Radish
Petroselinum crispum is the scientific name of which popular herb? Parsley
Persea americana is the scientific name of which protein rich accompaniment to bulla in Jamaica? Avocado
Manihot esculenta is the scientific name of which woody shrub? Cassava aka manioc aka yuca
What is Jamaican name of the cross between a sweet orange and a tangerine first produced in Manchester? Ortanique
What is the scientific name of scotch bonnet pepper? Capsicum chinense
What is the scientific name of the plant called chiny guinep in Jamaica? Litchi chinensis
Artocarpus heterophyllus is the scientific name of which tree? Jackfruit
What is the proprietary name of the Jamaican tangelo? Ugli
Thymus vulgaris is the scientific name of which culinary herb? Thyme
What is the scientific name of gungo peas or pigeon peas? Cajanus cajan
Azadirachta indica is the scientific name of which tree used as a pesticide and insecticide? Neem
Alysicarpus vaginalis Medina
Trophis racemose is the scientific name of Ramoon
Cuphea parsonsia (commonly referred to as “strong back leaf”
Petiveria alliacea Guinea Hen Weed aka Anamu or gully root or ‘Infection Bush’ or ‘garlic weed’
Tribulus cistoides is the scientific name of which low growing climbing plant that is used in Jamaica to treat colds, malaria and
bladder infections? Kingston Buttercup aka Police Macca, aka Kill Backra
What is the scientific name of the citrus fruit lemon? Citrus limon
What is the common name of the fruit Citrullus lanatus? Watermelon
What is the scientific name of the fruit alternatively called soursop, graviola, guyabano and guanábana? Annona muricata
What is the scientific name of guava? Psidium guajava
Averrhoa carambola is the scientific name of which tropical fruit? Star Fruit aka carambola
Hymenaea courbaril is the scientific name of which cream powdery fruit grown in a hard brown pod? Stinking toe aka locust
Which legume has the scientific name Lens culinaris? Lentil
Ananas comosus is the scientific name of which tropical plant? Pineapple
Oryza sativa is the botanical name of which cereal? Rice
Passiflora edulis is the scientific name of which fruit? Passion fruit
What is the scientific name of the coconut? Cocos nucifera
Hordeum vulgare is the scientific name of which cereal grain? Barley
Musa paradisiaca is the first Linnean name of which plant? Banana
In South Asia what plant is Musa acuminata? Banana
Which variety of banana known as "Big Mike", is an export cultivar of banana and was, until the 1950s, the main variety
grown? Gros Michel
Which variety of banana is the most common type globally? Cavendish banana
From which Asian country is the Lacatan banana? The Philippines
Saccharum officinarum is the scientific name of which perennial grass? Sugar cane
Avena sativa is the scientific name of which cereal? Oat
Chenopodium quinoa is the scientific name of which protein rich cereal? Quinoa
Glycine max is the most commercially important bean in the world, what is it commonly called? Soybean or soya bean
Arachis hypogaea is a legume variously called groundnut, goober and pindar in the USA and monkey nut in the UK, what is its
more common name? Peanut
What is the scientific name of the most abundantly produced cereal in the world? Zea mays
Secale cereal is a grass used for flour, bread, beer, whiskey, vodka and animal fodder, what is its common name? Rye
Linum usitatissimum produces linseed from its seeds and linen from its fibre, what is it commonly called? Flax
What is the scientific name of the plant alternatively called Mother‐in‐law’s tongue, snake plant, Saint George's sword and
viper's bowstring hemp? Dracaena trifasciata
What is the name of the white pigment found in cauliflower, garlic and onion? Anthoxanthin
What is the name of the red carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes, pink grapefruit and watermelon? Lycopene
What is the name of the purple pigment found in eggplant and star apple? Anthocyanin
What is the name of the yellow carotenoid pigment found in papaya? Xanthophyll
What is the name of the group of orange, red and yellow pigments found in algae, fruits and vegetables? Carotenoids
What is the scientific name of the lion? Panthera leo
What is the scientific name of the black panther? Panthera pardus
Ovis aries is the scientific name of which domesticated animal? Sheep
Panthera tigris is the scientific name of which cat? Tiger
Canis lupus is the scientific name of which animal? Wolf
Balaenoptera musculus is the scientific name of which marine mammal? Blue whale
Panthera pardus is the scientific name of which cat? Leopard
Acinonyx jubatus is the scientific name of which land animal? Cheetah
What is the scientific name of the jaguar? Panthera onca
What is the scientific name of the polar bear? Ursus maritimus