Science Quiz #87
Science and Nature Quiz for 15 September 2010
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1
Q1.
Which of these is a theory about the creation of the universe?
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2
Q2.
Which of these was invented by French physician René Laennec early in the 19th century?
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3
Q3.
Which element, with a melting point of 3,370 degrees C was discovered in 1783 by José and Fausto Elhuyar?
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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)
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5
Q5.
Mastitis is a complaint affecting what?
C
Automated production lines
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6
Q6.
A merino is a type of what?
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Q7.
In 1959, the Soviet space probe "Luna Two" became the first man-made object to do what?
A
Orbit the earth like a moon
C
Explode on the launch pad
D
Carry animals into space
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