Science Quiz #112
Science and Nature Quiz for 9 March 2011
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Q1.
What compound is also known as vitamin B9 or folacin?
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Q2.
What autism spectrum disorder was first identified in 1944 due to a study of children who lacked nonverbal communication skills, demonstrated limited empathy with their peers, and were physically clumsy?
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Schizophreniform disorder
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Q3.
The following were influential in developing which subject in China: Liu Hui, Zu Geng, Li Chunfeng, Yang Hui, Shen Kuo, Liu Xin, Zhang Heng, Liu Hui, Zu Chongzhi and Wang Xiaotong?
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Q4.
111,111,111 squared gives what result?
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Q5.
Which of these signifies that an internal combustion engine is fitted with something other than a carburettor?
Note: This question was updated in November 2017
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Q6.
Which of these is an American vulture of the Andes?
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Q7.
If you have played 50 games and won 30, giving a 60% success rate, how many more games would you have to play to achieve a 75% success rate, assuming that you win them all?
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