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