Science Quiz #794
Science and Nature Quiz for 3 April 2024
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Q1.
What is a lemniscate?
C
The mathematical symbol for infinity
D
A pair of green-coloured roller blades
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2
Q2.
The Lorentz transformation of a scalar field takes into account the effects of what?
C
The uncertainty principle
D
Special relativity, such as time dilation and length contraction
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3
Q3.
Which of these processes involves using essential oils and other scented compounds for the purpose of altering a person's mood, cognitive function or health?
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4
Q4.
"Thrombus" is another word for which of these?
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5
Q5.
What is the marine system called which circulates nutrients from the deep ocean to its surface?
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Q6.
Which of the Millennium Prize Problems listed by the Clay Mathematics Institute in 2000 has been solved?
A
The Poincaré conjecture
B
Birch and Swinnerton-Dyer conjecture
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Q7.
When a murmuration of birds happens what are they doing?
A
Calling to warn of danger
B
Settling in trees for the night and talking
C
Flying in swarms in fluid shifting shapes
D
Ruffling their feathers to warn off predators
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