Science Quiz #288
Science and Nature Quiz for 23 July 2014
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1
Which animal can, after reaching full maturity, revert completely to sexual immaturity and begin again, thereby being technically capable of immortality?
A
Diploria strigosa (brain coral)
C
Green sulphur bacterium
D
Turritopsis dohrnii (a jellyfish)
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2
What name is given to the individual leaves of grass, gladioli and irises?
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3
What is prussic acid, found in bitter almonds and laurel leaves, also known as?
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4
What is the subject of the study of "limnology"?
A
The history of illuminated manuscripts
B
Blood circulation in human arms and legs
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5
The ostrich, emu, rhea, kiwi and the extinct "elephant bird" of Madagascar and moa are all types of what diverse group of large, flightless birds?
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6
What is the name for the measurement and description of navigable waters necessary for safe navigation of vessels?
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7
Where, apart from Australia, are monotremes found?
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