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High School Basic Science Assessment

Basic Science

A collection of foundational science questions covering biology, chemistry, and physics topics.

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18 Questions Easy Ages 14+ Sep 22, 2026
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1 Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
  • A Nucleus
  • B Mitochondria
  • C Ribosome
  • D Golgi apparatus
2 What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?
  • A Ag
  • B Fe
  • C Au
  • D Gd
3 Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?
  • A Solid
  • B Liquid
  • C Gas
  • D Plasma
4 What is the pH value of a neutral solution?
  • A 0
  • B 7
  • C 10
  • D 14
5 Which force is responsible for objects falling towards the Earth?
  • A Magnetism
  • B Friction
  • C Gravity
  • D Electrostatic force
6 Which part of the atom has a negative charge?
  • A Proton
  • B Neutron
  • C Electron
  • D Nucleus
7 What gas do plants primarily absorb from the atmosphere for photosynthesis?
  • A Oxygen
  • B Nitrogen
  • C Carbon dioxide
  • D Hydrogen
8 Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
  • A Venus
  • B Mars
  • C Jupiter
  • D Saturn
9 What is the boiling point of water at sea level?
  • A 50°C
  • B 80°C
  • C 100°C
  • D 120°C
10 Which type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?
  • A Ionic bond
  • B Covalent bond
  • C Metallic bond
  • D Hydrogen bond
11 What is the primary function of red blood cells?
  • A Fighting infection
  • B Clotting blood
  • C Transporting oxygen
  • D Producing hormones
12 Which subatomic particle is located in the nucleus and has no electric charge?
  • A Proton
  • B Electron
  • C Neutron
  • D Positron
13 What is the SI unit of force?
  • A Joule
  • B Watt
  • C Newton
  • D Pascal
14 Which vitamin is produced by the human skin when exposed to sunlight?
  • A Vitamin A
  • B Vitamin B12
  • C Vitamin C
  • D Vitamin D
15 What term describes the change of state from solid directly to gas?
  • A Evaporation
  • B Condensation
  • C Sublimation
  • D Deposition
16 In the periodic table, what is the atomic number of Hydrogen?
  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D 4
17 Which blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
  • A Vein
  • B Capillary
  • C Artery
  • D Venule
18 What is the study of living organisms called?
  • A Physics
  • B Chemistry
  • C Biology
  • D Geology
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