Science Quiz #552
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1
Why were the fossilised remains of an extinct race, discovered in 1856, called "Neanderthal man"?
A
They were named after a cat that frequently visited the dig
B
They were found by Heinrich Neandertàl
C
Carbon dating proved they came from the Neanderthal period
D
They were found in the Neander Valley
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2
On average how long do Mourning Cloaks, some tropical Heliconians, and Monarch Butterflies live once they have reached the adult winged stage?
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3
What substance was believed by Alchemists to transmute other metals into gold?
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4
What function must be applied to the numbers 10 and 5 to provide 50 as the result?
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5
Where would you find a eustachian tube?
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6
What is prussic acid, found in bitter almonds and laurel leaves, also known as?
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7
What did Chuck Yeager accomplish in a Bell XI in October 1947?
B
Made the first commercial helicopter flight
C
Set the first land speed record for a jet propelled car
D
Flew across the continental United States in under 6 hours
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