Science Quiz #399
Science and Nature Quiz for 7 September 2016
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1
Q1.
On or with what does a hoatzin move around?
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2
Q2.
Which of these is an alternative name for blacklead?
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3
Q3.
What is the first geological period of the Paleozoic era?
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4
Q4.
A deficiency of iodine in the human body is likely to cause what?
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5
A
An amino acid derivative
B
Signalling molecule, known as an eicosanoid
C
A naturally occurring steroid
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Q6.
Which of these is the name of the thread or string used to tie blood vessels at an operation?
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7
A
A move in pole vaulting
B
A series of medical biographies
C
Published Canadian governmental foreign policy papers
D
An escape tactic used by chipmunks
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