Fun Science Questions for Kids (With Answers)

Science is all around us—from the air we breathe to the stars in the sky! Whether you’re curious about animals, space or everyday phenomena, these fun questions are perfect for your kids. Ready to learn and laugh! Let’s go!

Nature and Animals

1. What do bees collect from flowers?

Ans. Nectar.

2. What do you call a baby frog?

Ans. Tadpole.

3. Why do giraffes have long necks?

Ans. To reach leaves high up in trees.

4. Which animal is known as the king of the jungle?

Ans. Lion.

5. What do plants need to make their own food?

Ans. Sunlight, water and Carbon dioxide.

The Human Body

6. What part of your body lets you see?

Ans. Eyes.

7. How many legs does a human have?

Ans. Two.

8. What organ pumps blood around your body?

Ans. The Heart.

9. What’s the name of bones that protect your heart?

Ans. Ribs.

10. What do we use to smell things?

Ans. Nose.

Earth and Weather

11. What causes rain?

Ans. Clouds release water when full.

12. What’s the closest planet to Earth?

Ans. Venus.

13. What is the hottest planet in our solar system?

Ans. Venus.

14. What do you call water that falls from the sky as ice?

Ans. Snow or hail.

15. What season comes after Summer?

Ans. Autumn (or fall)

Space and the Universe

16. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

Ans. Mars.

17. What is the big ball of light in the daytime sky?

Ans. The Sun.

18. What do Astronauts wear in space?

Ans. A space suit.

19. What’s the name of our galaxy?

Ans. The Milky Way.

20. How many planets are in our solar system?

Ans. Eight.

Everyday Science

21. What happens to ice when it gets warm?

Ans. It melts.

22. Why do we brush our teeth?

Ans. To keep them clean and healthy.

23. What do you need to make a rainbow?

Ans. Sunlight and water droplets.

24. What makes a balloon float?

Ans. Helium or hot air.

25. What color do you get when you mix red and yellow?

Ans. Orange.

Fun and Tricky

26. What travels faster- light or sound?

Ans. Light.

27. What is something you can’t see but need to live?

Ans. Air.

28. What gas do humans breathe in to stay alive?

Ans. Oxygen.

29. What’s the only planet with life (that we know of)?

Ans. Earth.

30. What do scientists do in a laboratory?

Ans. Experiments and research.

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Nimrah Rafiq

Nimrah Rafiq is a passionate educator hailing from Srinagar, holding a degree of MA in English literature. She has worked on various Ed-tech platforms and now she has joined as an educator in bambinos.live. She is enthusiastic about teaching and will move forward with zest and zeal.

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