Science Quiz #722
Science and Nature Quiz for 16 November 2022
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Q1.
What is the James Webb, launched into space in 2021 by a partnership between the space agencies in the US, Europe and Canada?
B
A new international space station
D
An orbiting advertising screen
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2
Q2.
What is Raman spectroscopy used to do?
A
Examine chemical structure, phase and polymorphy, crystallinity and molecular interactions
C
Examine electromagnetic radiation
D
Identify very short-life atoms or molecules
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3
Q3.
What is the term given to the tilt of an aeroplane about its longitudinal axis?
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4
Q4.
What is a function of benzotriazole?
A
Topical local anaesthetic
B
To treat conditions including severe anxiety, alcohol withdrawal symptoms and muscle spasms
C
Corrosion inhibitor, particularly for copper
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5
Q5.
If after spending 10% of your money, you have $180 left, how much did you start with?
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Q6.
Mercury and Venus are known as the two what?
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Q7.
When did western scientists first demonstrate that it was possible to produce electricity from light?
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