Science Quiz #421
Science and Nature Quiz for 8 February 2017
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1
Which of these has a pouch?
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2
What is the name for the order of insects with 2 membranous, usually transparent, wings such as mosquitoes, house flies and gnats?
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3
What does an EC meter measure in a solution?
A
Electrical conductivity
B
Sound conductivity (especially guitar)
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4
What do some species of squid use to communicate in courtship or hunting?
B
Patterned touches with tentacles
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5
How long is a year on the planet Mercury?
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6
What behaviour do mourning cuttlefish, newly hatched garter snakes, and spotted hyenas share?
C
Impregnation in the womb or egg before birth
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7
With the exception of the last two segments, how many legs does a centipede have on each segment?
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