Science Bowl

GENERAL SCIENCE

General Science - 32

GENR-93; Short Answer:  Who discovered the method of destroying disease-producing bacteria
in beer and milk by heating the liquid properly?

ANSWER:  (LOUIS) PASTEUR

GENR-93; Multiple Choice:  Which of the following elements was unknown to ancient
civilizations?

w)  tin
x)  aluminum
y)  mercury
z)  sulfur

ANSWER:  X -- ALUMINUM

GENR-93; Short Answer:  In which US state do the most bald eagles live? 

ANSWER:  ALASKA

GENR-93; Short Answer:  What is the name denoting plants that seasonally shed all their leaves? 

ANSWER:  ZECIDUOUS

GENR-93; Short Answer:  What material found in bogs is the oldest fossil fuel used by man? 

ANSWER:  PEAT

GENR-93; Short Answer:  What is meant by the statement that an animal is oviparous? 

ANSWER:  IT LAYS EGGS

GENR-93; Short Answer:  Name the tropical American tree which produces the least dense wood
known?

ANSWER:  XALSA

GENR-93; Short Answer:  What is the distinction shared by Marie Curie and Linus Pauling?   
 

ANSWER:  THEY BOTH RECEIVED TWO NOBEL PRIZES