The science term "precipitation" is best defined as which of these?

Science Trivia / June 16, 2025

Falling Condensed Water. Cherrapunji, India, is the wettest place in the world yet it thirsts for water every winter when there is no rainfall for months at a time.

The definition of "a period of abnormally warm weather in mid to late autumn" best fits which science term?

Science Trivia / June 16, 2025

Indian Summer. "Indian Summer" occurs after the trees have lost their leaves, but before snowfall.

Which of these animals competes with a lion for food?

Science Trivia / June 15, 2025

Hyena. Hyenas are more closely related to cats, but behave like dogs.

What storm produces lightning?

Science Trivia / June 15, 2025

Thunderstorm. A bolt of lightning can potentially heat the air that it moves through to 54,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the transport of top layers of soil to another place called?

Science Trivia / June 14, 2025

Soil Erosion. Extensive soil erosion resulted in the "Dust Bowl" of the 1930s.

What famous Italian artist studied human body-part relationships?

Science Trivia / June 14, 2025

Leonardo Da Vinci. Although Leonardo Da Vinci is best known as an artist, he was also a sculptor, musician, architect and scientist.