Thursday, June 8, 2023

Everyday Science MCQs: Relating Science to Daily Life


When we apply pressure on toothpaste tube, the toothpaste comes out due to the principle of:

Gravity

Inertia

Buoyancy

Pascal's law

Answer: d) Pascal's law

 

Which type of mirror is used in rear-view mirrors of vehicles?

Concave mirror

Convex mirror

Plane mirror

Spherical mirror

Answer: b) Convex mirror

 

The process of converting sunlight into electrical energy using photovoltaic cells is known as:

Solar heating

Solar radiation

Solar power

Solar photovoltaics

Answer: d) Solar photovoltaics

 

When a glass rod is rubbed with a piece of silk cloth, it acquires an electric charge. This phenomenon is known as:

Conduction

Induction

Electromagnetism

Static electricity

Answer: d) Static electricity

 

Which type of energy is possessed by an object when it is at rest?

Potential energy

Kinetic energy

Thermal energy

Chemical energy

Answer: a) Potential energy

 

Which substance is commonly used to put out small fires?

Water

Sand

Carbon dioxide

Fire extinguisher

Answer: a) Water

 

The process of boiling water is an example of:

Evaporation

Condensation

Sublimation

Melting

Answer: b) Condensation

 

Which phenomenon is responsible for the formation of rainbows?

Refraction

Reflection

Dispersion

Diffraction

Answer: c) Dispersion

 

Which device is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

Barometer

Thermometer

Hydrometer

Anemometer

Answer: a) Barometer

 

Why does an ice cube float in water?

Ice is lighter than water

Ice is denser than water

Ice is less buoyant than water

Ice is more buoyant than water

Answer: d) Ice is more buoyant than water

 

The process of converting a solid directly into a gas without passing through the liquid state is called:

Sublimation

Evaporation

Condensation

Melting

Answer: a) Sublimation

 

What causes the tides in the oceans?

Rotation of the Earth

Gravitational pull of the Moon

Gravitational pull of the Sun

Earth's magnetic field

Answer: b) Gravitational pull of the Moon

 

Which gas is essential for the process of respiration in humans and other animals?

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen

Answer: a) Oxygen

 

When a glass of cold water is left in a warm room, water droplets form on the outside of the glass. This is due to:

Evaporation

Condensation

Sublimation

Melting

Answer: b) Condensation

 

What causes the sensation of heat when we touch a hot object?

Conduction

Convection

Radiation

Insulation

Answer: a) Conduction

 

Which gas is responsible for the characteristic smell of rotten eggs?

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen sulfide

Answer: d) Hydrogen sulfide

 

What causes the sound of thunder during a thunderstorm?

Lightning

Rainfall

Wind

Cloud formation

Answer: a) Lightning

 

Which type of lens is used in corrective eyeglasses for nearsightedness?

Convex lens

Concave lens

Bifocal lens

Plano lens

Answer: b) Concave lens

 

What is the process of plants converting sunlight into energy known as?

Photosynthesis

Respiration

Transpiration

Germination

Answer: a) Photosynthesis

 

Which property of a material allows it to be stretched or deformed under stress?

Elasticity

Density

Hardness

Conductivity

Answer: a) Elasticity

 

What causes the phenomenon of a rainbow?

Reflection of light

Refraction of light

Diffraction of light

Dispersion of light

Answer: d) Dispersion of light

 

Which type of energy is associated with the motion of an object?

Potential energy

Kinetic energy

Thermal energy

Chemical energy

Answer: b) Kinetic energy

 

Why does a metal spoon feel colder than a wooden spoon when left in a cup of hot water?

Metal conducts heat better than wood

Metal has a lower specific heat capacity than wood

Metal absorbs more heat than wood

Metal has a higher thermal conductivity than wood

Answer: d) Metal has a higher thermal conductivity than wood

 

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Tilt of the Earth's axis

Rotation of the Earth

Revolution around the Sun

Gravitational pull of the Moon

Answer: a) Tilt of the Earth's axis

 

Why does a can of carbonated soda fizz when opened?

Release of pressure

Chemical reaction

Introduction of air

Increase in temperature

Answer: a) Release of pressure

 

What is the process of a liquid changing into a gas at the surface called?

Evaporation

Condensation

Sublimation

Boiling

Answer: a) Evaporation

 

Which gas is essential for the process of combustion?

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen

Answer: a) Oxygen

 

What causes the phenomenon of auroras in the Earth's atmosphere?

Solar wind particles interacting with the magnetic field

Refraction of light through ice crystals

Scattering of sunlight by atmospheric particles

Reflection of moonlight from the Earth's surface

Answer: a) Solar wind particles interacting with the magnetic field

 

Why do objects immersed in water appear to be displaced?

Due to buoyancy

Due to refraction

Due to reflection

Due to absorption

Answer: b) Due to refraction

 

Which gas is released during the process of respiration in living organisms?

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen peroxide

Answer: c) Carbon dioxide

 

What is the reason behind the formation of dew on the grass in the morning?

Condensation of water vapor in the air

Evaporation of water from the grass

Sublimation of ice particles

Precipitation from the clouds

Answer: a) Condensation of water vapor in the air

 

Why do metal objects feel colder than wooden objects at room temperature?

Metals have a lower specific heat capacity than wood

Metals conduct heat better than wood

Metals have a higher thermal conductivity than wood

Metals have a higher boiling point than wood

Answer: c) Metals have a higher thermal conductivity than wood

 

Why do we see our reflection in a mirror?

Due to the absorption of light

Due to the transmission of light

Due to the scattering of light

Due to the reflection of light

Answer: d) Due to the reflection of light

 

What causes the formation of fog?

Condensation of water vapor near the ground

Evaporation of water from lakes and rivers

Sublimation of ice particles in the air

Precipitation from the clouds

Answer: a) Condensation of water vapor near the ground

 

Why does a glass of cold water appear to "sweat" on a hot day?

Due to the absorption of water from the surroundings

Due to the evaporation of water from the glass

Due to the condensation of water vapor in the air

Due to the melting of ice inside the glass

Answer: c) Due to the condensation of water vapor in the air

 

Why does a balloon stick to a wall after rubbing it against hair?

Due to the static electricity buildup on the balloon

Due to magnetic attraction between the balloon and the wall

Due to the buoyant force acting on the balloon

Due to the adhesive properties of the balloon

Answer: a) Due to the static electricity buildup on the balloon

 

Why does a metal spoon feel hotter than a wooden spoon when left in a cup of hot water?

Metals have a lower specific heat capacity than wood

Metals conduct heat better than wood

Metals absorb more heat than wood

Metals have a higher boiling point than wood

Answer: b) Metals conduct heat better than wood

 

What causes the ringing sound when a metal spoon hits a glass?

Vibrations in the metal spoon

Vibrations in the glass

Resonance between the spoon and the glass

Absorption of sound waves

Answer: c) Resonance between the spoon and the glass

 

Why does adding salt to water lower its freezing point?

Salt decreases the density of water

Salt increases the viscosity of water

Salt increases the boiling point of water

Salt disrupts the formation of ice crystals

Answer: d) Salt disrupts the formation of ice crystals

 

Why do we see colors in a soap bubble?

Due to the reflection of light

Due to the absorption of light

Due to the scattering of light

Due to the refraction of light

Answer: d) Due to the refraction of light

 

Why does a metal spoon feel hotter than a plastic spoon when both are placed in hot soup?

Metals have a higher specific heat capacity than plastic

Metals conduct heat better than plastic

Metals have a higher boiling point than plastic

Metals have a higher thermal expansion coefficient than plastic

Answer: b) Metals conduct heat better than plastic

 

Why does a glass crack when hot liquid is poured into it?

Glass contracts when heated

Glass expands when heated

Glass is a poor conductor of heat

Glass is more brittle when heated

Answer: b) Glass expands when heated

 

Why does oil float on water?

Oil is less dense than water

Oil is more viscous than water

Oil is less adhesive than water

Oil has a lower boiling point than water

Answer: a) Oil is less dense than water

 

Why does a balloon inflate when air is blown into it?

Air pressure inside the balloon increases

Air molecules escape from the balloon

The balloon material expands upon contact with air

The balloon material contracts upon contact with air

Answer: a) Air pressure inside the balloon increases

 

Why does a magnet attract certain objects?

Due to the flow of electricity through the magnet

Due to the repulsion of magnetic fields

Due to the alignment of magnetic domains in the object

Due to the release of magnetic energy from the magnet

Answer: c) Due to the alignment of magnetic domains in the object

 

Why does a pencil appear bent when placed in a glass of water?

Due to the refraction of light

Due to the reflection of light

Due to the absorption of light

Due to the scattering of light

Answer: a) Due to the refraction of light

 

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