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Science Trivia: How Much Do You Actually Remember?

Eight mid-difficulty questions across biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy. Test your high-school-and-then-some range.

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About this quiz

Most people graduate high school with a working understanding of science and then promptly lose it within a decade. This eight-question quiz spans biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy at the level you should still remember — not graduate-school depth, just the foundation. Score above 80% and we'll admit you paid attention. Below 50% means your textbooks were probably more decorative than functional.

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What you'll discover

  • 01

    Still Got It

    You've retained the high-school science fundamentals and probably some extras from podcasts or popular-science books. You'd hold your own at a science-themed trivia night, and you understand the news stories about physics breakthroughs without needing a translator. Some part of you wishes you'd taken more science seriously the first time.

  • 02

    Rusty But Functional

    You remember the big concepts but the specifics are fuzzy around the edges. You know what gravity is, you'd recognize a periodic table, but you couldn't explain photosynthesis without searching first. That's most adults — you're fine, and one library book away from being above average.

  • 03

    Refresher Time

    Science class was a long time ago and your retention reflects that — no judgment. Try a Veritasium video, a popular-science book by Bryson or Tyson, or an episode of any decent astronomy podcast. The fundamentals come back faster than you think once you brush them off.

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Questions in this quiz

  1. 01What is the chemical symbol for gold?
  2. 02Approximately how many bones are in the adult human body?
  3. 03What planet has the most moons in our solar system?
  4. 04What gas do plants primarily absorb from the atmosphere for photosynthesis?
  5. 05What is the speed of light in a vacuum (approximately)?
  6. 06What does DNA stand for?
  7. 07What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
  8. 08What part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?

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