Science Trivia

15 science trivia questions covering biology, physics, and space.

Free science trivia spanning biology, physics, chemistry, and space. Tap any question to reveal the answer — good for classroom warm-ups or testing what you actually remember.

1.What is the chemical symbol for gold?Tap to reveal
Au.
2.Which planet has the shortest day, or fastest rotation, in the solar system?Tap to reveal
Jupiter.
3.What part of the cell is often called its "powerhouse"?Tap to reveal
The mitochondria.
4.What force keeps planets in orbit around the sun?Tap to reveal
Gravity.
5.Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?Tap to reveal
Carbon dioxide.
6.What is the hardest naturally occurring substance on Earth?Tap to reveal
Diamond.
7.How many bones are in the adult human body?Tap to reveal
206.
8.Roughly how fast does light travel in a vacuum?Tap to reveal
About 300,000 kilometers (186,000 miles) per second.
9.Which scientist developed the theory of general relativity?Tap to reveal
Albert Einstein.
10.Which type of blood cell is primarily responsible for fighting infection?Tap to reveal
White blood cells.
11.Which organ pumps blood throughout the human body?Tap to reveal
The heart.
12.What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight called?Tap to reveal
Photosynthesis.
13.Which planet is often called Earth's "twin" due to its similar size?Tap to reveal
Venus.
14.What natural phenomenon is caused by light reflecting and refracting through water droplets?Tap to reveal
A rainbow.
15.What is the boiling point of water in Celsius at sea level?Tap to reveal
100 degrees Celsius.

Science trivia rewards curiosity, not a degree

Science trivia has a reputation for being intimidating, but most of what shows up at actual trivia nights is stuff you'd have encountered in a general science class at some point — not graduate-level material. The trick is that those facts fade fast if you haven't thought about them since school.

If a question stumps you, look up the answer immediately rather than just reading it and moving on — the "why" behind a science fact tends to stick a lot better than the fact on its own. Knowing that Venus is Earth's "twin" because of its similar size is a lot more memorable than knowing it in isolation.

This set spans biology, physics, chemistry, and space deliberately, since real trivia nights rarely stay in one branch of science for an entire round.

Common questions

What topics does this cover?

Biology, physics, chemistry, and space — a general science mix rather than one narrow subject.

Is this trivia easy or hard?

It's aimed at a general audience, not scientists — a mix of well-known facts and a few trickier ones.

Do I need a science background for this?

No — these are aimed at general knowledge, not specialist material. If you took science classes in school, you have what you need.

Why mix biology, physics, chemistry, and space together?

Because that's how science trivia actually shows up at real trivia nights — rarely confined to one branch for an entire round.

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