General Science Daily Quiz Questions Answers - 6th October 2014

1. The element symbol Sb stands for stibnum or stibnite. Stibnum was another name for which element?
[A]Samarium
[B]Arsenic
[C]Tin
[D]Antimony


2. Which is the most abundant element in the universe?
[A]Hydrogen
[B]Helium
[C]Silicon
[D]Carbon


3. What is the primary function of xylem in plants?
[A]To perform photosynthesis
[B]To store glucose
[C]To transport water and minerals
[D]To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide


4. The asteroid belt is located between _____________________________.
[A]Earth and Mars
[B]Mars and Jupiter
[C]Jupiter and Saturn
[D]Venus and Earth


5. A solar eclipse occurs when _______________________________.
[A]The moon's shadow falls on the Earth
[B]The Earth's shadow falls on the moon
[C]The Earth moves between the sun and the moon
[D]Venus is between the sun and the earth