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Science and Nature Quiz for 10 February 2010

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1

What was developed for military purposes by Sir Robert Watson-Watt from 1935?

A
Gunpowder
B
Radar
C
Binoculars
D
Sonar
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2

What is a Kindle DX, that in early 2009 was priced at around US$489?

A
Electronic book reader
B
Model of Hyundai car
C
Gas heater that appears to be a wood fire
D
A fire starter
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3

What apple-like fruit containing pulp covered seeds with a golden-red rind is formed from (usually scarlet) flowers?

A
Lemon
B
Kiwifruit
C
Pomegranate
D
Breadfruit
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4

What is the next in the series 4, 16, 64, 256 …

A
1024
B
520
C
752
D
886
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5

What word is given to the association of dissimilar organisms for mutual benefit?

A
Symbiosis
B
Sympathy
C
Dependency
D
Parasitis
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6

What type of creature is a taipan?

A
Bird
B
Frog
C
Snake
D
Monkey
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7

What is the term for the measure of the brightness of a star as it appears on earth?

A
Eccentricity
B
Absolute magnitude
C
Albedo
D
Apparent magnitude
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