Grade 9 Knowledge Quiz
How knowledgeable are you? Would you be able to pass this grade 9 knowledge quiz? This quiz is a mixture of academic Grade 9 courses ranging from English to Science to Geography, etc. That means you will not be facing questions from a specific subject, but there will be random questions from any subject. Questions are general ones, and hence, you will not find them very hard if you study well. All the best to you.
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Who invented the Periodic Table?
- A.
Dmitri Mendeleev
- B.
Britney Spears
- C.
Janson Mendeleev
- D.
John Dalton
Correct Answer
A. Dmitri MendeleevExplanation
Dmitri Mendeleev is credited with inventing the Periodic Table. He was a Russian chemist who organized the elements based on their atomic mass and properties, creating a system that allowed for the prediction of undiscovered elements. Mendeleev's Periodic Table formed the foundation for modern periodic tables and greatly contributed to the understanding of chemical elements and their relationships. Britney Spears, Janson Mendeleev, and John Dalton are not associated with the invention of the Periodic Table.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What are Canada's 7 Landforms? There are seven possible answers.
- A.
Western Cordillera
- B.
Interior Plains
- C.
Atlantic Bay
- D.
Innuitian Mountains
- E.
Canadian Shield
- F.
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Lowlands
- G.
Appalachian Mountains
- H.
Hudson Bay Artic Lowlands
- I.
Marshall Forest
Correct Answer(s)
A. Western Cordillera
B. Interior Plains
D. Innuitian Mountains
E. Canadian Shield
F. Great Lakes St. Lawrence Lowlands
G. Appalachian Mountains
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A poem is a piece of writing that describes how a person sees the world.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A poem is not solely limited to describing how a person sees the world. While some poems may indeed offer personal perspectives on the world, poems can also explore a range of emotions, tell stories, convey abstract ideas, or experiment with language and form. Therefore, it is not accurate to say that a poem is only about describing an individual's perception of the world.Rate this question:
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- 4.
There are 7 continents.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "There are 7 continents" is true. The Earth is divided into seven large land masses called continents, which are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, and South America. These continents are distinct regions with their own unique geography, climate, and ecosystems.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The blue whale is the largest fish.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is incorrect. The blue whale is not a fish but a mammal. It is the largest mammal and the largest animal on Earth, but it is not a fish.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Nitrogen is the chemical element with the symbol N.
- A.
P
- B.
K
- C.
L
- D.
N
Correct Answer
D. NExplanation
The correct answer is "N" because nitrogen is the chemical element that is represented by the symbol "N".Rate this question:
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- 7.
Hydrogen is an element and has 3 atoms. One being hydrogen and the other 2 being oxygen.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Hydrogen is an element that consists of only one atom. It does not have any oxygen atoms associated with it. Therefore, the statement that hydrogen has 3 atoms, with one being hydrogen and the other two being oxygen, is incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the symbol for Pottasium?
- A.
Pt
- B.
K
- C.
Po
- D.
P
Correct Answer
B. KExplanation
The symbol for Potassium is K.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In Canadian Football, there are only 3 downs, and each team has 10 players.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This statement is incorrect. In Canadian Football, there are actually 3 downs, not 4 like in American Football. Additionally, each team has 12 players on the field, not 10.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The Great Wall of China is the only man-made structure visible from space.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
While the Great Wall of China is an impressive feat of engineering, it is not visible from space with the naked eye. This is a common misconception. Many man-made structures, such as cities, highways, and airports, can be seen from space, especially with the aid of telescopes or high-resolution cameras.Rate this question:
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