General Knowledge Trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers

Our general knowledge trivia questions and answers are a fun way to learn some random facts about geography, history, politics, sports, science, technology, music, food, wild life, entertainment, cultures or just about anything.

Put on your thinking cap and test how much you really know about the world around you. Have fun!

141.

What is the name of the fear of heights?

A.

Claustrophobia

B.

Acrophobia

C.

Hydrophobia

D.

Nyctophobia

E.

Aerophobia

Correct answer is B

Acrophobia is the fear of heights.

142.

What is the most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust?

A.

Iron

B.

Aluminum

C.

Copper

D.

Zinc

E.

Nickel

Correct answer is B

Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust.

143.

Who is known as the Father of Genetics?

A.

Charles Darwin

B.

Gregor Mendel

C.

James Watson

D.

Francis Crick

E.

Thomas Morgan

Correct answer is B

Gregor Mendel is known as the Father of Genetics for his experiments with pea plants.

144.

Which country is known as the Land of Fire and Ice?

A.

Iceland

B.

Greenland

C.

Norway

D.

Finland

E.

Canada

Correct answer is A

Iceland is called the Land of Fire and Ice due to its volcanoes and glaciers.

145.

What is the name of the process by which plants absorb water through their roots?

A.

Photosynthesis

B.

Osmosis

C.

Transpiration

D.

Fermentation

E.

Respiration

Correct answer is B

Osmosis is the process by which plants absorb water through their roots.