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  1. 1.Which planet do humans live on?

    • A:Mars
    • B:Venus
    • C:Jupiter
    • D:Earth
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    Answer: D: Earth

    Humans live on Earth, the third planet from the Sun.

  2. 2.What is the common name for H2O?

    • A:Salt
    • B:Water
    • C:Sugar
    • D:Oxygen
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    Answer: B: Water

    H2O, two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, is water.

  3. 3.At what temperature does water boil at sea level?

    • A:100 °C
    • B:90 °C
    • C:110 °C
    • D:120 °C
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    Answer: A: 100 °C

    At sea-level pressure, water boils at 100 °C.

  4. 4.Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

    • A:Venus
    • B:Jupiter
    • C:Mars
    • D:Mercury
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    Answer: C: Mars

    Mars looks red because of iron oxide on its surface.

  5. 5.What is the chemical symbol for gold?

    • A:Ag
    • B:Au
    • C:Gd
    • D:Go
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    Answer: B: Au

    Gold's symbol Au comes from its Latin name, aurum.

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