General Science Question With Answer by General knowledge Solutions

General Science Question With Answer  by General knowledge Solutions

                                                                                     

Q.1: The uranium fuel used worldwide is mainly in the form of

ANSWER :UO2

Q.2: When natural uranium is mined, it contains three isotopes. Which TWO are important in the production of nuclear power?

ANSWER: URANIUM-235 AND URANIUM-238

Q.3: W yellow powder, mostly made of uranium, that is produced in the uranium milling process is called what?

ANSWER: YELLOWCAKE or AMMONIUM DIURANATE

Q.4: In a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor, what gas ma be used for a coolant?

ANSWER: HELIUM or CARBON DIOXIDE

Q.5: As of December, 1990, which country generated the greatest percentage of its electricity by nuclear power?

ANSWER: FRANCE

Q.6: What substance was used as a moderator for the chain reaction in the first nuclear reactor?

ANSWER: GRAPHITE

Q.7: What country currently has the third largest number of satellites in orbit?

ANSWER: FRANCE

Q.9: What is made from chicle?

ANSWER: CHEWING GUM

Q.10: What kind of poisoning is known as plumbism (pron: plum - biz - em)?

 ANSWER: LEAD POISONING

Q.11: What month is showing on the calendar when the Earth is nearest the sun?

 ANSWER: JANUARY

Q.12: On June 22, how many hours of daylight are there in a day at the North Pole?

ANSWER: 24

Q.13: To within a half minute, how many minutes does it take for light to travel from the sun to the Earth?

 ANSWER: 9-1/2 MINUTES (accept: 9 to 10 minutes)

Q.14: The study of poisons is called:

ANSWER: TOXICOLOGY

Q.15: What vitamin complex includes thiamine, niacin, and riboflavin?

ANSWER: VITAMIN B