Testing the Scientific Knowledge of Americans (Infographic)

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A Pew survey tried to determine the level of scientific knowledge of the average American. (Image credit: by Karl Tate, Infographics Artist)

A new Pew Research Center survey found that most Americans can answer basic questions about science topics such as astronomy and geology. Far fewer were able to answer other questions, such as what property of a sound wave determines loudness (amplitude), or what element is needed to make nuclear weapons (uranium).

Karl Tate
Karl Tate
LiveScience Infographic Artist
Karl has been Purch's infographics specialist across all editorial properties since 2010.  Before joining Purch, Karl spent 11 years at the New York headquarters of The Associated Press, creating news graphics for use around the world in newspapers and on the web.  He has a degree in graphic design from Louisiana State University.