Everyday Science MCQs

Which gas is most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere?
a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Hydrogen

What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?
a) Au
b) Ag
c) Fe
d) Hg

Which of the following is a primary color of light?
a) Red
b) Yellow
c) Green
d) Orange

What is the boiling point of water in degrees Celsius?
a) 0°C
b) 100°C
c) 212°C
d) 273°C

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?
a) Coal
b) Natural gas
c) Solar power
d) Nuclear power

What is the basic unit of electric current?
a) Volt
b) Ampere
c) Ohm
d) Watt

Which of the following is not a type of simple machine?
a) Lever
b) Pulley
c) Screw
d) Battery

What is the largest organ in the human body?
a) Heart
b) Liver
c) Brain
d) Skin

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet”?
a) Mars
b) Venus
c) Jupiter
d) Saturn

What is the chemical formula for table salt?
a) NaCl
b) H2O
c) CO2
d) C6H12O6
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?
a) Photosynthesis
b) Respiration
c) Transpiration
d) Germination

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?
a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) Methane
d) Argon

Which of the following is the primary function of white blood cells?
a) Carrying oxygen
b) Fighting infections
c) Clotting blood
d) Transporting nutrients

What is the main component of the Earth’s core?
a) Iron
b) Oxygen
c) Silicon
d) Hydrogen

Which of the following is responsible for carrying signals between different parts of the body?
a) Nerves
b) Hormones
c) Enzymes
d) Antibodies

What is the formula for calculating density?
a) Mass × Volume
b) Volume × Temperature
c) Mass ÷ Volume
d) Mass + Volume

What is the main function of the ozone layer in the Earth’s atmosphere?
a) Absorbing ultraviolet radiation
b) Regulating temperature
c) Producing oxygen
d) Generating rainfall

Which of the following is a primary source of vitamin C?
a) Oranges
b) Milk
c) Eggs
d) Spinach

What type of energy transformation occurs in a toaster?
a) Electrical to thermal
b) Thermal to electrical
c) Mechanical to electrical
d) Electrical to mechanical

Which of the following is responsible for the formation of rainbows?
a) Reflection of light
b) Refraction of light
c) Scattering of light
d) Diffraction of light