Random Middle School Trivia

Question 1

Which part of speech uses words such as run, sing, think, jump, and sit?

Accepted Answer

Verb

Question 2

In what year did the first American set foot on the moon?

Accepted Answer

1969

Question 3

What planet is the brightest object in the sky, after the sun and moon?

Accepted Answer

Venus

Question 4

Which planet is closest to the sun?

Accepted Answer

Mercury

Question 5

What is the name of the ocean on the West coast of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Pacific

Question 6

How long does it take for light to reach Earth from the sun?

Accepted Answer

8 minutes, 20 seconds

Question 7

What is the capital of Vermont?

Accepted Answer

Montpelier

Question 8

Who was the first American to step foot on the moon?

Accepted Answer

Neil Armstrong

Question 9

The Earth is made up of how many continents?

Accepted Answer

7

Question 10

Which part of speech describes how or when the action is taking place?

Accepted Answer

Adverb

Question 11

How many muscles are in the human body?

Accepted Answer

640

Question 12

By definition, what is the lowest prime number?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 13

Which of the following states is NOT on the Gulf of Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Tennessee

Question 14

What U.S. state is the smallest in square miles?

Accepted Answer

Rhode Island

Question 15

How many inches long is a yardstick?

Accepted Answer

36

Question 16

What is the largest animal living today?

Accepted Answer

Blue Whale

Question 17

Which two states gave up land to create our nation's capital, Washington, DC?

Accepted Answer

Maryland and Virginia

Question 18

Which of these states is not part of the Four Corners?

Accepted Answer

Nevada

Question 19

Which part of speech may use colors or numbers to describe a person, place or thing?

Accepted Answer

Adjective

Question 20

What is the fastest bird on foot?

Accepted Answer

Ostrich

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