Are you smarter than a high school scientist? Below are some of the questions asked at Saturday’s 18th annual Colorado High School Science Bowl
1.)What is the common name for Canis familiaris? Answer: Dog
2.)From what sugar or sugars is cellulose normally composed? Answer: Glucose
3.)Which of the following is the BEST example of a colloid where the dispersing medium is a liquid and the dispersed phase is a gas:
a) whipped cream
b) steel alloy
c) aerosol spray
d) marshmallow
Answer: a) whipped cream
4.)What is the general term for a type of solution that resists a change in pH? Answer: Buffer
5.) Tommy travels north 30 kilometers then west 40 kilometers. What is his total magnitude of displacement, in meters? Answer: 50,000
6.) Which one of the Jovian planets is farthest from the Sun? Answer: Neptune
7.) Name all of the following four organisms that are generally considered to have no anatomical symmetry in the adult phase: sea urchin; star fish; agnathan; sponge Answer: Sponge
8.) The salivary glands, liver and gallbladder are organs that are most commonly classified under what Human organ system? Answer: Digestive
