Solar power is an incredible method for gathering energy from what source to generate electricity?

Predicting the weather takes much more than a simple glance at the sky - it involves a complex blend of science and math. What do we call those who dedicate their lives to studying weather patterns?

Getting sick is the worst, but luckily there are ways to boost our ability to ward off potential invaders. What do we call the body's natural (or acquired) ability to resist certain illnesses?

Scientists use a variety of methods to measure natural phenomena. For instance, the EF Scale is used to measure tornadoes based on wind damage. What natural phenomena is measured by the Richter scale?

Punchbowl, Horsetail, Chutes, Cascades, and Block are all different types of what natural water feature?

If a blood-sucking vampire went off to medical school, what branch of medicine might he be interested in studying?

Despite the efforts made by wildlife conservationists, many plants and animal species remain at risk. In biology, what is the term for the death of an entire species?

A buffet of fruits and vegetables may sound okay to vegetarians, but what do we call organisms that eat mostly meat?

A group of lions is a pride and a group of crows is a murder, but what is a group of dolphins called?

When most people think of the color green, they think of money, envy, or plants. I don't know about the first two, but what is the green pigment in plants which helps them absorb sunlight?

If you were a geologist, which of these subjects would you study?

Contrary to the old saying, we don't actually wear our hearts on our sleeves. That being said, what is the name of the arrangement of bones that serves to protect our heart, lungs, and other vital organs?

If you're feeling a little rusty on your science trivia, don't worry because this is just the question for you! What is the chemical reaction that causes iron to rust?

Tight hamstrings are a runner's worst nightmare, but what's the name of the group of muscles on the front of your thighs?

Sometimes referred to as plant science, plant biology, or phytology, the branch of biology focused on plant life is called what?

Which chemical reaction would best describe fire?

Horses eat hay and pigs eat slop, but what do panda bears primarily eat?

Bees are essential pollinators to our planet's food crops, but on what continent will you not find any of these busy buzzers?

They say that our eyes are the windows to our soul, but what do we call the most attractive, pigmented part of the eye?

Sure, clouds may appear as though they're made of fluffy cotton, but what are they really made of?

We use different temperatures as a means to manipulate otherwise solid metal. When most metals are heated they expand, but what do they do when cooled?

One Direction is a beloved boy band known to move all over the country with their teen-approved songs, but what one direction do clocks move?

As we humans know, living on dry land has its perks, but sometimes living in the water doesn't sound half bad. What do we call an animal that gets the best of both worlds by living part of its life on land and the other part in the water?

DNA carries the genetic material for all living things. What is the name of the shape of DNA?

Freedom of speech wouldn't exist without the highly-evolved voice box that allows humans to speak their minds. What's another name for our voice box?

In terms of weather, cirrus, cumulus, and stratus are all different types of what?

People are afraid of all kinds of things these days from balloons and clowns to water and heights. Those who suffer from arachnophobia are afraid of what?

We all know that goats bleat, jump, and make us delicious cheese, but do you know what they call their babies?

You think summer on Earth is hot? Well, think about the planets that are even closer to the Sun than us! Speaking of - which planet is closest to the sun?

Ok, so we all know that moons orbit planets, but what object do all the planets orbit?

Atoms are the basic units of matter that make up everything in the universe except energy. What's the name of the core of an atom?

They say "diamonds are forever," but what they really mean is that diamonds are a never-ending sign of love. What element makes up this precious gemstone?

The outermost layer of our skin is called the "epidermis", but do you know what we call the outermost layer of the Earth?

Who is of the most interest to a neonatologist?

Metal is an excellent conductor of heat, but what do we call materials that don't absorb or transfer heat?

As humans, we use the term "spineless" to describe someone like the cowardly lion (spoiler alert: he becomes brave). In science, we refer to things without backbones as what?

Of all the animals in the kingdom, primates are the closest relatives to humans, but which primates are the largest?

Who is best known for their more than 55-years of detailed research on chimpanzees in Tanzania?

Variations in hair, eyes, and skin color bring beautiful uniqueness to the human race. What substance do we have to thank for our differing pigments?

When it comes to dogs, wolves, jackals, foxes, and coyotes, there's only one we want living in our home. However, they all belong to the same biological family - Do you know its name?

Nowadays, when you gaze up at the night sky you're bound to see at least one satellite cruise by, but what was the name of the first satellite to enter space?

Deserts are diverse landscapes filled with unique plants and wildlife not found anywhere else on Earth, but what hot desert is larger than all the others?

Think of that jug of milk in your fridge: How many cups are in a gallon?

Although Earth might feel like the largest planet in our Solar System because we live here, there's another even bigger than the one we call home. What is the largest planet in our solar system?

A seismologist would be most interested in which natural disaster?

With over 2,900 individual reefs, the world's largest coral reef system is located off the coast of which country?

We're surrounded by the laws of physics every day from the food we eat to the cars we drive. What's the name of the natural phenomenon by which all things with mass draw objects toward their center?

Penicillin is a powerful antibiotic that fights bacterial infections. Who should we thank for this bacteria-blasting discovery?

When you really think about it, human fingernails are similar in function to claws in other animals, except they don't dress them up with colorful paint. What substance makes up fingernails?

These days, people are very conscious of the food they eat, and luckily, there are plenty of methods for ensuring safe consumption. What is the name of the process which involves heating a liquid or food to kill pathogenic bacteria?

Stretching up to an astonishing 29,029 feet (8,848 meters) above sea level, what is the highest mountain in the world?

Which branch of scientific study is called "the science of humanity"?

The genetic information held in DNA is responsible for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known organisms. What do we call a single piece of coiled DNA?

We all know how to flip a switch and turn on a light, but how do we typically measure that electric power?

Chemical elements on the periodic table of elements are arranged by atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties. That being said, what is the first element on the periodic table?

Impressively, recycling is a $200 billion industry in the U.S., but what substance nets recyclers the most money of all?

Luckily for us, mental exercise (like this quiz) doesn't cause our brain to swell like our muscles or we'd have a hard time getting a shirt over our head! However, there is one area of the brain that's larger than the rest - what is the largest part of the human brain?

Ophidiophobia is the irrational fear of snakes. If you had this phobia, which venomous snake would terrify you the most with its unparalleled venom levels?

Imagine a substance that's both a mineral and an electrolyte which helps our most important muscles work, like the ones that control our heartbeat and breathing. Oh wait, that's Potassium! What is the chemical symbol for Potassium?

No, that's not a star - it's the brightest planet in the night sky! Do you know which one it is?

When a solid changes to a liquid, we say it's melting. What do we call it when a gas changes into a liquid?

When most people think of a magnifying glass, the first person to come to mind is Sherlock Holmes, and without this trusty tool, many cases might've gone unsolved. What type of lens does a magnifying glass use to give us a closer look at objects?

Some places in the world truly dwarf the human size with their massive expanse of land. What is the largest country in the world?

Ozone is pale blue gas with a pungent smell that can be good or bad for our health depending on where it is in the atmosphere. What is the chemical formula for ozone?

In physics, what do we call the emission or transmission of energy as electromagnetic waves or particles?

In the phylum of bacteria, who are the only photosynthetic prokaryotes able to produce oxygen? They live in the water and manufacture their own food.

Gold is great and all, but silver also has its place on the periodic table. Speaking of, what is silver's atomic symbol on the periodic table of elements?