Science Quiz #243
Science and Nature Quiz for 11 September 2013
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1
Q1.
Which of these is the part of an insect's body to which the legs are attached?
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2
Q2.
What is an abacus-like finger counting method used to perform basic mathematical operations, by which it is possible to display all numbers from 0 to 99 with both hands?
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3
Q3.
Where in the human body is the sacroiliac joint?
A
Between the base of the spine and the pelvis
B
Between the head and the neck
C
Between the shoulder blade and the upper arm
D
Between the pelvis and the thigh
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Q4.
What is a mosquito-borne virus, also known as breakbone fever, that is an acute febrile disease which occurs widely in the tropics, in Asia, South America, Australia and the Pacific and is now endemic in more than 100 countries?
A
Kyasanur forest disease
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Q5.
Where would you go to see exposed one of the most complete sequences of rock anywhere, representing a period of nearly 2 billion years of the Earth's history?
B
Huka Falls, New Zealand
C
Kakadu National Park, Australia
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6
Q6.
Which vehicle maker has marketed models called HiLux, Surf, Starlet, HiAce, Prado and Echo?
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Q7.
Which planet has 80 confirmed moons?
Note: This question was updated in October 2022
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