Science Quiz
Test your knowledge about Science with these trivia questions:
Which scientist is known for formulating the laws of motion and universal gravitation?
- Albert Einstein
- Isaac Newton
- Galileo Galilei
- Niels Bohr
What element was first discovered by the chemist Sir Humphry Davy in 1807?
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Calcium
- Aluminum
Which famous physicist's work laid the foundation for quantum mechanics in the early 20th century?
- Max Planck
- Erwin Schrödinger
- Niels Bohr
- Richard Feynman
What is the name of the phenomenon where light bends when it passes through a prism?
- Diffraction
- Refraction
- Reflection
- Absorption
In what year was the first successful vaccine developed by Edward Jenner, targeting smallpox?
Which famous female scientist is known for her research on radioactivity and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
- Rosalind Franklin
- Marie Curie
- Ada Lovelace
- Barbara McClintock
What is the name of the process by which green plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?
- Photosynthesis
- Respiration
- Transpiration
- Fermentation
Which ancient Greek philosopher is often referred to as the 'father of medicine'?
- Plato
- Hippocrates
- Aristotle
- Socrates
What is the name of the condition characterized by a decreased ability to see in low light or darkness?
- Nyctalopia
- Astigmatism
- Myopia
- Hyperopia
Which compound is known as the 'universal solvent' due to its ability to dissolve many substances?
- Ethanol
- Acetone
- Water
- Ammonia