Are You a Science Trivia Quiz Whiz? - General Science Test

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Are you a science trivia whiz? Here's a fun quiz you can take to measure your mastery of science.
Are you a science trivia whiz? Here's a fun quiz you can take to measure your mastery of science. Tom Werner, Getty Images
1. You know what a frog is right? Green, jumps, goes ribbit. Frogs belong to which animal group?
Frogs are a type of vertebrate, meaning the animal has a backbone.. Bart Sadowsk
2. NaCl is the chemical formula for which common household chemical?
Household products and cooking ingredients are all made of chemicals.. James Worrell, Getty Images
3. Which component of an atom would you not expect to find in the nucleus, but might be orbiting around it?
An atom consists of a central core called a nucleus that is surrounded by fast-moving charged particles.. Ian Cuming, Getty Images
4. Astronomy time! What is the name of the fourth planet from the Sun?
Planets of the Solar System. David Arky, Getty Images
5. Mycology is the scientific study of what?
Science is such a broad field that it is divided into many disciplines. Many of these scientific branches have names ending with -ology (which means "study").. Mischa Keijse, Getty Images
6. What do you call the red pigment found in vertebrates that functions in oxygen transport?
These are examples of pigments. Pigments are natural or artificial compounds that exhibit a characteristic color.. Mark Mawson, Getty Images
7. Here's a geology question. Which is true of a metamorphic rock?
Geologists classify rocks as igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary, depending on how they were formed.. Dimitri Otis, Getty Images
8. Back to physical science. What is the electrical charge of a neutron?
The three main components of each atom are protons, neutrons, and electrons.. MARK GARLICK, Getty Images
9. How many legs do spiders have? No, the correct answer is not "a lot".
Not only do spiders have a lot of legs, but they also have plenty of eyes.. Thomas Shahan, Getty Images
10. You've got 'em, so let's hope you know what they do. What is the function of ribosomes in cells?
Your typical cell model depicts ribosomes as dots. They do appear as round structures in electron micrographs, but you won't see them under a regular microscope.. BSIP/UIG, Getty Images
Are You a Science Trivia Quiz Whiz? - General Science Test
You got: % Correct. Science Dropout
I got Science Dropout. Are You a Science Trivia Quiz Whiz? - General Science Test
If you're not good at science, it's probably because you think it's boring or hard. Try a fun science project to fuel your interest!. Terry J Alcorn, Getty Images

On the one hand, you won't be winning the Nobel Prize in a scientific field any time soon. On the other hand, you've probably enjoyed more free time, away from the library or lab.

If you want to improve your knowledge, grab a kid's science text or start learning science online. Not interested in science at all? You could simply take another quiz!

Are You a Science Trivia Quiz Whiz? - General Science Test
You got: % Correct. Lab Assistant
I got Lab Assistant. Are You a Science Trivia Quiz Whiz? - General Science Test
Science relies on the work of lab assistants, but if you learn a bit more, you could be the one calling the shots!. Sigrid Gombert, Getty Images

You know just enough science to get by. This has served you well so far, but think how much more you could learn! Why should you care? For one thing, science is everywhere in the world around you, so brushing up on it will help you choose the best foods, medicines, and household products. Another reason to master science is so you can do (and understand) cool science projects.

Are You a Science Trivia Quiz Whiz? - General Science Test
You got: % Correct. Armchair Scientist
I got Armchair Scientist. Are You a Science Trivia Quiz Whiz? - General Science Test
Being an armchair scientist is a good thing, or else why would famous scientists like John Napier pose seated for portraits?. DEA PICTURE LIBRARY, Getty Images

You don't like to brag, but you're in your element in the science lab (pun intended). It's okay to miss a question or two. That just shows you have other interests! You have a general understanding of how things works, but are a bit soft on technical facts or maybe don't slow down enough to read all the answers. From here, you can brush up on science facts, try your hand at an experiment, or you may simply enjoy taking another quiz.

Are You a Science Trivia Quiz Whiz? - General Science Test
You got: % Correct. The Next Einstein
I got The Next Einstein. Are You a Science Trivia Quiz Whiz? - General Science Test
If you can ace a general science quiz, you may be on your way to becoming the next Einstein!. Images By Tang Ming Tung, Getty Images

You're the stuff from which scientific awesomeness is made. Admit it -- you look amazing in a lab coat. You even knew the answers to the tricky questions. The next step is learning fun ways to apply knowledge and delving deeper into your favorite subject.