#1
Which of the following is NOT a component of a healthy lifestyle?
Junk Food
ExplanationAvoidance of unhealthy dietary choices.
#2
What is the correct term for the study of heredity?
Genetics
ExplanationExamination of inherited traits.
#3
Which US state is known as 'The Sunshine State'?
Florida
ExplanationNickname inspired by its climate.
#4
Who wrote the novel 'The Great Gatsby'?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
ExplanationAmerican author of Jazz Age literature.
#5
Who discovered penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
ExplanationAccidental breakthrough in antibiotic development.
#6
What is the capital of France?
Paris
ExplanationGlobal hub of art, fashion, and culture.
#7
What is the main function of white blood cells?
Fight off infection
ExplanationDefend the body against pathogens.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?
Nuclear Power
ExplanationRelies on uranium, a finite resource.
#9
What is the formula for calculating the area of a circle?
πr^2
ExplanationMathematical representation of circle area.
#10
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Mercury
ExplanationInnermost planet in the solar system.
#11
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
ExplanationMolecule carrying genetic instructions.
#12
Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?
Mars
ExplanationNamed after Roman god of war.
#13
Which of the following is NOT an example of a homophone?
Dog and Cat
ExplanationWords pronounced differently with different meanings.