What is the fold of tissue that surrounds a mollusk's soft body?

Science Trivia / April 23, 2026

Mantle. The mantle cavity functions as a respiratory chamber in all molluscs.

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

Science Trivia / April 23, 2026

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

What is the theory that describes how the continents got where they are today?

Science Trivia / April 22, 2026

Continental Drift Theory. The continental drift theory poses that there was one super continent called Pangaea.

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

Science Trivia / April 22, 2026

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

What is the scientific term for "everything that exists"?

Science Trivia / April 21, 2026

Universe. The universe includes all physical matter and energy, planets, galaxies and stars.

In terms of measuring temperature, "Celsius" is also known as what?

Science Trivia / April 21, 2026

Centigrade. Scientists generally measure degrees of temperature in Celsius or Centigrade units.