What are minerals found in high quantities and worth mining called?

Science Trivia / April 19, 2025

Ores. Ores are rocks that contain important elements, particularly metals.

In which city did John Lining become the first person in the U.S. to collect weather data?

Science Trivia / April 19, 2025

Charleston, SC. A resident of Charleston, SC, Lining kept precise weather records.

Which of the following items is a tool used to tell time by the sun's movement in the sky?

Science Trivia / April 18, 2025

Sundial. The sundial is the most ancient of scientific instruments.

A kind of protective covering for the body is a called what?

Science Trivia / April 18, 2025

Armor. Modern law enforcement and military personnel wear body armor made of DuPont's Kevlar.

What two countries lie on opposite sides of the Juan de Fuca Strait?

Science Trivia / April 17, 2025

U.S. And Canada. The Juan de Fuca Strait connects the Georgia Strait and Puget Sound to the Pacific Ocean.

What is a "kapok"?

Science Trivia / April 17, 2025

A Tree. Kapok is used as filling for lifejackets, mattresses and pillows.