Science Quiz #770
Science and Nature Quiz for 18 October 2023
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Q1.
What is a device that allows electric current to pass through it in one direction only, used for converting AC to DC?
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2
Q2.
About how much of the human body is composed of water?
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Q3.
Which of these animals is native to Africa?
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Q4.
Which of these is a type of fungus?
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Q5.
How many recognised constellations are there?
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Q6.
Which of these was the first to be invented?
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Q7.
The work of mathematician and cosmographer, Pedro Nunes (1502-1578), was the first to propose what for navigators?
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A method of precise measure of latitude
D
Charts for mapping winds and currents
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