Science and Nature Quiz for 11 August 2010
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1
The Drake Equation calculates the potential number of what?
A
Extraterrestrial civilizations in the Milky Way
B
Fish in any defined area of ocean
C
Safe harbours on any section of sea
D
Species of animals in the world
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2
Georges Leopold Cuvier is associated with which science?
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3
The word "vascular" is associated with what?
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4
How many carats is pure gold?
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5
Historically, nystagmus was recognised as a common industrial disease of which of these professions?
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6
What did Christian Huygens devise in 1637?
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7
The large wrinkled leaves of which plant provide digitalin, used in the treatment of heart conditions?
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