What are vast amounts of oil that have become trapped in one place called?

Science Trivia / March 25, 2025

Reservoirs. Most of the world's great oil reserves are in the Middle East.

What rock was used for navigation by the ancient Chinese people?

Science Trivia / March 25, 2025

Magnetite. Magnetite is also called "lodestone".

What term describes what happens when ice breaks off a main glacier and becomes an iceberg?

Science Trivia / March 24, 2025

Calving. The calving of glaciers in Greenland creates 12,000 to 15,000 icebergs annually.

Which constellation represents a hunter with weapons?

Science Trivia / March 24, 2025

Orion. Orion is represented with his club and shield.

What do scientists call a two-quart bottle?

Science Trivia / March 23, 2025

Magnum. The capacity of a magnum is 1.5 liters of liquid.

What is energy from the internal heat of the Earth called?

Science Trivia / March 23, 2025

Geothermal. Geothermal energy makes volcanoes, hot springs and geysers.