Blog

By Krishitha Gopalakrishnan
Everything is related to science. Take your food for example. Carrots, burgers, ice-cream…you name it! Let’s see how well you know your food with a few questions!

#1. What do bees make honey out of?

Honey is made from regurgitated (vomited) nectar from flowers.

#2. What do humans make maple syrup out of?

Maple syrup is made by boiling the sap from maple trees.

#3. What part of a plant is a cucumber?

Cucumbers are fruits, which is why most types have seeds in them.

#4. What type of diet are humans adapted to?

Humans are able to survive on both plant and animal matter, so they are omnivores.

#5. What household substance is made from sodium chloride?

Sodium chloride is the chemical formula for salt.

Was I right?

Results

Congratulations! You are a real science whiz!

Oh dear! Better brush up before the next quiz!

 

If you’re after more fun science for kids, subscribe to Double Helix magazine!

 

Black lightning bolt in purple circle

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

By submitting this form, you give CSIRO permission to publish your comments on our websites. Please make sure the comments are your own. For more information please see our terms and conditions.

Why choose the Double Helix magazine for your students?

Perfect for ages 8 – 14

Developed by experienced editors

Engaging and motivating

*84% of readers are more interested in science

Engaging students voice