Science Acronyms Quiz

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Instructions: NASA, DNA, MRI... How well do you remember what these science and technology acronyms stand for?

1.
What does NASA stand for?
A
New Aeronautics and Space Authority
B
North American Space Agency
C
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
D
National Air and Space Association
2.
What does DNA stand for?
A
Dynamic Nuclear Acid
B
Deoxyribo Natural Acid
C
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
D
Dinitrogen Assembly
3.
What does MRI stand for?
A
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
B
Molecular Research Investigation
C
Magnetic Radio Imaging
D
Medical Radiation Instrument
4.
What does LASER stand for?
A
Low Amplitude Stimulated Energy Radiation
B
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
C
Light Absorption by Standard Energy Release
D
Linear Amplified Signal Energy Reflector
5.
What does RNA stand for?
A
Rapid Nucleic Acid
B
Ribonucleic Acid
C
Recombinant Nuclear Assembly
D
Reactive Nitrogen Acid
6.
What does RADAR stand for?
A
Remote Altitude Detection and Recording
B
Rapid Digital Area Recognizer
C
Radio Distance and Recognition
D
Radio Detection and Ranging
7.
What does SONAR stand for?
A
Sonic Object Navigation and Recognition
B
Subsurface Ocean Navigation and Ranging
C
Sound Navigation and Ranging
D
Signal Orientation and Navigation Radar
8.
What does GPS stand for?
A
Global Positioning System
B
Geographic Point System
C
Ground Position Satellite
D
General Positioning Service
9.
What does CERN stand for (in English)?
A
Central European Research Network
B
European Organization for Nuclear Research
C
Center for Energy and Radiation Studies
D
Collaborative European Research in Nucleonics
10.
What does LED stand for?
A
Light Emitting Device
B
Low Energy Display
C
Light Emitting Diode
D
Laser Enhanced Display
11.
What does ATP stand for in biology?
A
Active Transport Protein
B
Adenosine Triphosphate
C
Amino Transfer Protocol
D
Atomic Thermal Power
12.
What does CT (as in CT scan) stand for?
A
Central Tomography
B
Cardiac Testing
C
Cross-sectional Technology
D
Computed Tomography
13.
What does SCUBA stand for?
A
Sealed Container for Underwater Breathing Activities
B
Submersible Compressed Underwater Breathing Aid
C
Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
D
Standard Controlled Underwater Breathing Assembly
14.
What does PCR stand for in molecular biology?
A
Primary Cell Replication
B
Paired Chromosome Recombination
C
Polymerase Chain Reaction
D
Protein Coding Region
15.
What does ISS stand for in space exploration?
A
Integrated Space Station
B
International Space Station
C
International Satellite Service
D
Interplanetary Space System

Answer Key

Question 1

C. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Question 2

C. Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Question 3

A. Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Question 4

B. Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

Question 5

B. Ribonucleic Acid

Question 6

D. Radio Detection and Ranging

Question 7

C. Sound Navigation and Ranging

Question 8

A. Global Positioning System

Question 9

B. European Organization for Nuclear Research

Question 10

C. Light Emitting Diode

Question 11

B. Adenosine Triphosphate

Question 12

D. Computed Tomography

Question 13

C. Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus

Question 14

C. Polymerase Chain Reaction

Question 15

B. International Space Station

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