Science Quiz #588
Science and Nature Quiz for 22 April 2020
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1
In photography, what does a tilt shift or perspective-control lens do?
A
Manipulates the angle of view relative to the focal length
B
Manipulates the focal length
C
Manipulates the magnification ratio
D
Manoeuvres the focus plane
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2
What bird is nicknamed "man of war" because it steals food from other birds in the air?
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3
Which of these domestic pets is native to South America?
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4
What is one of characteristics which distinguish the endangered Andean flamingo from other flamingos?
A
It feeds in brackish lakes as well as lakes with a higher concentration of salt
B
Its bill is bright yellow
C
It has no visible knee joints
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5
Which could be used in manipulation or analysis of data?
Note: This question was updated in March 2022
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6
What are formed from linear chains of amino acids?
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7
Which of these has a leathery covering?
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