Science Quiz #512
Science and Nature Quiz for 7 November 2018
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1
The rings of which planet were first detected in 1980 but only identified in 1989 by the Voyager 2 spacecraft? .
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2
What purpose do a shark's dermal denticles serve?
A
To increase its ability to hold prey once seized
B
To strengthen and protect its skin against injury, and aid in streamlining
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3
What is the standard measure of quantity used in the oil production industry?
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4
Kinematics is the study of what?
D
Ways for businesses to improve performance through learning and technology
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5
Which of these is true of adders?
A
They give birth to live young
C
They use snail shells as homes
D
They can erect a frill behind their head when alarmed
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6
In January 2005 the Huygens Probe landed on what?
A
Titan, Saturn's largest moon
B
Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko
C
Phobos 2, one of Mars's moons
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7
The fruit of which plant, endemic to the island of Socotra, or Soqotra, between the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea, is known to be used as a treatment for sores and wounds?
C
Socotran Frankincense Tree
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