Science Trivia for Kids Ages 11-13
Play science trivia for kids ages 11-13. Each quiz picks 10 multiple-choice questions from a pool of 30, so every game is different.
Sample Science Questions for Kids Ages 11-13
Q1: What is the chemical formula for table salt?
Table salt is sodium chloride (NaCl).
Q2: What type of rock is formed from cooled lava?
- Sedimentary
- Metamorphic
- Igneous ✓
- Limestone
Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava.
Q3: What is the powerhouse of the cell?
- Nucleus
- Ribosome
- Mitochondria ✓
- Cell membrane
Mitochondria produce energy for the cell.
Q4: What is the speed of light approximately?
- 100,000 km/s
- 200,000 km/s
- 300,000 km/s ✓
- 400,000 km/s
Light travels at about 300,000 km per second.
Q5: What element has the atomic number 1?
- Helium
- Hydrogen ✓
- Oxygen
- Carbon
Hydrogen has atomic number 1, making it the lightest element.
Q6: What is the process by which plants make food?
- Respiration
- Photosynthesis ✓
- Fermentation
- Digestion
Photosynthesis uses sunlight to convert CO2 and water into food.
Q7: What is the chemical symbol for iron?
Fe comes from the Latin word 'ferrum' for iron.
Q8: What type of energy does the Sun produce?
- Nuclear energy ✓
- Chemical energy
- Wind energy
- Mechanical energy
The Sun produces energy through nuclear fusion.
Q9: What is the hardest natural mineral?
Diamond is a 10 on the Mohs hardness scale — the highest.
Q10: What does pH measure?
- Temperature
- Weight
- Acidity or alkalinity ✓
- Speed
pH measures how acidic or alkaline a solution is.
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