Science Trivia Questions

Fascinating science trivia questions covering biology, chemistry, physics, and space that will test even the sharpest minds.

All Science Trivia Questions (210 topics)

01

What is the only planet in our solar system that rotates on its side with an axial tilt of about 98 degrees?

astronomyplanets
02

What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

geologymaterials
03

How many bones does an adult human body have?

anatomybody
04

What gas makes up approximately 78 percent of Earth's atmosphere?

chemistryatmosphere
05

What phenomenon causes a stick to appear bent when placed in water?

physicsoptics
06

What is the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently?

biologycells
07

What element has the chemical symbol Au?

chemistryelements
08

How long does it take for light from the Sun to reach Earth?

astronomylight
09

What part of the human brain is responsible for balance and coordination?

anatomybrain
10

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy called?

biologyplants
11

What is the most abundant element in the universe?

chemistryuniverse
12

What force keeps the Moon in orbit around Earth?

physicsgravity
13

What is the largest organ in the human body?

anatomyorgans
14

What type of animal is a seahorse?

biologymarine
15

At what temperature are Celsius and Fahrenheit equal?

physicstemperature