A Fun Science Quiz by Mr. D

Hey all you nerds. See how you do with this 10 question science quiz. The answers are posted at the bottom (no peeking!).

1. What is the only state without poisonous snakes? 
2. What is the only state that has never had an earthquake?
3. The hottest planet in the Solar System is _____________ with an average temperature of 864 degrees F (be careful it isn't closest to the Sun).
4. Where are the ears of a cricket located?
5. What is the only letter that does not appear in the Periodic Table of Elements?
6. What year did cars start having ignition keys?
7. Hawaii moves ___ inches closer to Japan every year.
8. House flies have a life span of ___ days.
9. What is the only bird that can fly backwards?
10. How many teeth does a mosquito have (0 is not the answer)?

ANSWERS:

1. Maine
2. North Dakota
3. Venus
4. Front leg just below the knee
5. The letter "J"
6. 1949
7. 4 inches a year
8. 14 days
9. Hummingbird
10. 47 teeth

Answers are courtesy of http://www.hightechscience.org/funfacts.htm