Science Quiz #520
Science and Nature Quiz for 2 January 2019
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1
Which of these is a professional association in the UK with the dual roles of learned society and professional body that was formed in 1980 from the merger of the Faraday Society with 3 other societies?
A
The Royal Society of Chemistry
B
The Royal Academy of Arts
C
The Chartered Institute for IT
D
The Geological Society of London
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2
Burning methane in the presence of oxygen produces water and what gas?
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3
The Alderney, Blaarkop, East Anatolian Red, Guernsey, Icelandic and Swedish Friesian are all types of what?
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4
What creates the landform known as a pingo?
B
The action of ground water on permafrost
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5
What does a ceilometer measure?
A
Composition of vehicle exhaust fumes
B
Height of ceiling surfaces in a room
C
Thickness of fish scales
D
Cloud height and overall cloud thickness
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6
Sheep, which are aged by their teeth, are referred to by the number of permanent incisors that have erupted. About how old is a "six-tooth"?
Note: This question was updated in May 2022
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7
With what is the international partnership ALMA, based in Chile, concerned?
A
Astronomical observation
C
Illegal drug trade prevention
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