Daily Quiz #2845
General Knowledge Quiz for Tuesday, 1 November 2016
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Q1.
In speleology, what does phreatic action achieve?
A
Erodes a trench in a cave floor
B
Forms cave passages by dissolving the limestone in all directions
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2
Q2.
"The Four Seasons" was composed for which solo instrument, with orchestra?
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3
Q3.
Which political organisation was founded by José Antonio Primo de Rivera in 1933, during the Second Spanish Republic?
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4
Q4.
In 1782 a Scotsman, David Tyrie, who had been smuggling contraband from France into Great Britain, made a mark on British history, for what?
A
He became the first importer of fine cognac for the King
B
He founded Tyrie's international design and factory for teak, woven, and metal outdoor furniture
C
He was the last person in Britain to suffer the full penalty for treason, of drawing and quartering
D
He initiated negotiation for the Act of Union to create the United Kingdom, finalised in 1801
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5
Q5.
The Californian fly Helaeomyia petrolei is most likely to develop its larvae in which of these habitats?
A
Pohutukawa trees, New Zealand
C
La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles
D
The Dead Sea, Palestine
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6
Q6.
The six annual races which make up the World Marathon Majors, first run in 2006, are in the cities of Tokyo, Boston, London, Chicago, New York City and which other?
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7
Q7.
What are the two forms of parsley that are used as herbs?
C
Acapulco Gold & Purple Haze
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