Science Quiz #23
Science and Nature Quiz for 24 June 2009
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Q1.
What is another name for shingles?
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Q2.
What name is given to a compound of carbon and hydrogen in various proportions?
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Q3.
What is the subject of the study of "limnology"?
Note: This question was updated in May 2014
A
The history of illuminated manuscripts
B
Blood circulation in human arms and legs
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Q4.
Symptoms of what disease include fever, shivering, joint pain, vomiting, anaemia, hemoglobinuria, retinal damage, and convulsions, with cyclical occurrence of sudden coldness followed by rigour, fever and sweating?
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Q5.
What name is given to the earth's crust?
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Q6.
Which chemical process is involved in changing ethyl chloride to ethyl alcohol?
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Q7.
What is the name for the measurement and description of navigable waters necessary for safe navigation of vessels?
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