Science Quiz #435
Science and Nature Quiz for 17 May 2017
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1
Q1.
Which of these is the fear of fire?
Select from the options above.
2
Q2.
In total, how many moons do the 4 planets closest to the sun have?
Select from the options above.
3
Q3.
What is the colloquial name for the trefoil plant?
Select from the options above.
4
Q4.
How heavy is a US ton?
A
2,400 pounds (1,089 kilograms)
B
2,205 pounds (1,000 kilograms)
C
2,000 pounds (907 kilograms)
D
2,240 pounds (1,016 kilograms)
Select from the options above.
5
Q5.
Generally how saline are tears?
A
Maximum 5% salt by weight
B
Maximum 1% salt by weight
C
Maximum 0.01% salt by weight
D
Maximum 10% salt by weight
Select from the options above.
6
Q6.
Which is a lammergeier's normal habitat?
B
The Andes Mountains in Peru
Select from the options above.
7
Q7.
What is a white dwarf star?
A
A small, relatively cool and long-lived star
B
The collapsed core of a large (10-29 solar masses) star
C
A medium to small size star which has burnt all its fuel and collapsed
D
A body somewhere between a gas giant planet and a very small star
Select from the options above.