Science Quiz #117
Science and Nature Quiz for 13 April 2011
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Q1.
Mallard, Mandarin, Red-crested Pochard, Teal, Muscovy and Eider are all types of what?
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Q2.
"The sum of the squares of the lengths of the four sides of a parallelogram equals the sum of the squares of the lengths of the two diagonals" is known as what?
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Q3.
What chemical is mostly used in match heads?
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Q4.
What is the principal diet of the osprey?
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Q5.
The nutmeg tree is important for two spices derived from the fruit: nutmeg and which other?
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Q6.
The plant soleirolia soleirolii of the nettle family has a number of common names, including baby's tears, angel's tears, mind-your-own-business, peace-in-the-home, pollyanna vine, the Corsican curse and which of these?
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Q7.
Which of these describes tuberculosis?
A
The result of trauma or infection of a joint, or age
B
An infectious disease caused by a micro-organism
C
A neurological disorder that affects the cells that control voluntary muscle activity
D
Bone fracture caused by lateral impact
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