Science Quiz: Fun Trivia Questions for Kids and Adults

Science is full of surprising facts, and this quiz covers a bit of everything — space, chemistry, biology, and the natural world. It works well for students, families, and anyone who loves a good "did you know?"

Question 1: What gas do plants absorb from the air to make food? Answer: Carbon dioxide. Through photosynthesis, plants turn it into sugar and release oxygen.

Question 2: How many bones are in the adult human body? Answer: 206. Babies are born with around 270, and some fuse together as they grow.

Question 3: What is the chemical symbol for gold? Answer: Au, from the Latin word "aurum".

Question 4: What is the closest star to Earth? Answer: The Sun. The next closest, Proxima Centauri, is over four light-years away.

Question 5: What is the only mammal capable of true flight? Answer: The bat.

Keep learning Science questions are a great way to make revision fun. Try reading one question aloud at dinner and let everyone guess before revealing the answer.