Quiz Can You Answer 5thGrade Science Questions
A new survey on scientific literacy from the Center for Accountability in Science found that most respondents failed to correctly answer questions designed for a fifth-grade science class. "Most Americans are not armed with the basic facts about science," said Dr. Joseph Perrone, chief science officer at the Center for Accountability in Science, in a statement. "This alarming lack of scientific literacy makes it easier for the public to be duped by the scary headlines and junk science." You can get the results of the survey here. Take our quiz to see if you can answer fifth-grade-level science questions. ,