What percentage of the earth's water is drinkable?

Science Trivia / October 11, 2024

1%. Only 3% of the earth's water is fresh water.

What is the very bottom soil horizon called?

Science Trivia / October 11, 2024

Bedrock. A geologic map shows the distribution of various rock types in the bedrock.

What is the name of an instrument that records vibrations in the Earth's crust?

Science Trivia / October 10, 2024

Seismograph. The Richter Scale assigns a number to quantify the amount of seismic energy.

In 1985, the fastest bicyclist was clocked at what speed?

Science Trivia / October 10, 2024

154 Mph. In 1899, Major Taylor set a bicycle speed record for the mile at one minute, 19 seconds.

Which planet seems to roll rather than spin along its orbit?

Science Trivia / October 09, 2024

Uranus. Uranus is theorized to have been hit by something large millions of years ago, causing its odd rotation.

Which of these has a lens?

Science Trivia / October 09, 2024

Eye. The retina contains a series of light-sensitive cells lining the back of the eye.