Which North American gulf is also known as the Sea of Cortez?

Science Trivia / February 10, 2026

The Gulf Of California. Lying east of Baja California, the Gulf of California was first reported seen by Cortez" men.

What 300+ island Pacific archipelago was formed entirely from volcanoes?

Science Trivia / February 09, 2026

Aleutian Islands. The Aleutian Islands were the site of several battles in WWII.

What is the name given to a fossil that best defines a rock layer's age?

Science Trivia / February 09, 2026

Index Fossil. Index fossils are used to define and identify geologic periods or faunal stages.

Who was the first American to go into space in 1961?

Science Trivia / February 08, 2026

Alan Shepard. Though Alan Shepard was the first American to go into space, fellow astronaut John Glenn was the first American to orbit the earth.

What effect does the absorption of CO2 emissions have on oceans?

Science Trivia / February 08, 2026

Ocean Acidification. There is much controversy over claims that the ocean's pH is changing.

What is Neptune's period of revolution around the Sun?

Science Trivia / February 07, 2026

164.79 Earth Years. Methane gives Neptune its blue color.