Science Quiz #136
Science and Nature Quiz for 24 August 2011
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Q1.
Which of these phrases describes part of a surgeon's preparation for performing an operation?
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Q2.
A substance that attracts water molecules from the environment through either absorption or adsorption is called what?
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Q3.
What is the tallest known volcano and mountain in the Solar System?
A
Silpium Mons, on Jupiter's moon Io
B
Ciuacoatl Mons, on Venus
C
Maxwell Montes, on Venus
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Q4.
Which of these is a metal?
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Q5.
What sign of the zodiac is represented by a lion?
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Q6.
Solanine is a poison found in which of these?
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Q7.
What is the art and science of writing hidden messages in such a way that no one, apart from the sender and intended recipient, suspects the existence of the message?
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