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Under ordinary conditions, at what temperature does water boil ? 100 °C
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Which fraction is the smallest : 1/2, 2/3, or 3/4 ? 1/2 Explanation : 1/2 = 0.5 ; 2/3 = 0.66 ; 3/4 = 0.75.
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How long can the flu virus survive on a banknote : 2, 8, or 17 days ? 17 days
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How many cubic centimetres are there in 1 mL? 1 Explanation : 1 cm3 = 1 mL.
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How many X chromosomes do most female mammals have ? 2
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Which of these measures is the largest : 2,500 mm, 250 cm, or 25 m ? 25 m Explanation : 2,500 mm = 2.5 m ; 250 cm = 2.5 m.
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At what age do humans start shrinking: 30, 45, or 60 years ? 30 years
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How many chambers does the human heart have ? 4 Explanation : Two atria and two ventricles.
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How many months are in seven years ? 84
Explanation : 12 x 7 = 84.
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According to the International Astronomical Union, how many constellations are there in the sky : 68, 88, or 108 ? 88
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What do you call a being that is part human, part robot ? A cyborg
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What do you call a polygon with six sides ? A hexagon
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What is a group of owls called : a chamber, a parliament, or a senate ? A parliament
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Which of these foods is not a good protein source : beef, eggs, or apples ? Apples
Explanation : Apples are mostly carbs (sugars).
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In geology, what can be metamorphic or sedimentary ? A rock
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Which word starting with "B" refers to a powerful snowstorm combined with extreme cold and strong winds ? Blizzard
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On the Microsoft logo, what is the colour of the square opposite the green one? Blue
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Which marine animal’s sting can be fatal and requires immediate vinegar application ? Box jellyfish
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Which chemical element forms diamonds almost entirely in pure form ? Carbon
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Which word starting with "C" refers to a substance capable of triggering or accelerating a chemical reaction without being consumed in the reaction? Catalyst
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Which was invented first : cinema, the tuberculosis vaccine (BCG), or sonar ? Cinema
Explanation : Invented in 1895 by the Lumière brothers. (Sonar : 1915 ; BCG vaccine : 1921).
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Cirrus and stratus are types of ______ ? Clouds
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Which large graceful long-necked bird is also a symbol of peace in Japan ? Crane
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What is the unit used to measure sound level ? Decibel
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What does the acronym " DNA " stand for ? DeoxyriboNucleic Acid
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Which prehistoric creature’s name means “terrible lizard” in Greek ? Dinosaur
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The number of spots on a ladybird’s back corresponds to its age : true or false ? FALSE Explanation : Contrary to popular belief, the number of spots does not determine the insect’s age. Patterns mainly help distinguish species.
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Which of these planets is the smallest: Mars, Mercury, or Earth ? Mercury Explanation : Smallest and least massive planet in the Solar System.
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Which of these is not a fossil fuel : coal, natural gas, or nuclear ? Nuclear Explanation : Nuclear uses fissile energy.
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Which large Asian fruit, shaped like an egg, is known for its spiky shell, distinctive taste, and strong smell ? Durian
Explanation : Its smell is so strong that many countries ban it from public transport.
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What powers Renault ZOE and Nissan LEAF cars : biodiesel, hydrogen, or electric battery ? Electric battery
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AAA battery is bigger than AA : true or false ? FALSE
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A "right angle" is an angle with a value equal to 180° : true or false ? FALSE Explanation : A "right angle" is an angle with a value equal to 90°. A 180° angle is called a "straight angle".
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Dividing by zero is possible : true or false ? FALSE Explanation : Division by zero is impossible and leads to contradictions.
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A light-year is a unit of time : true or false ? FALSE Explanation : It is a unit of length.
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The liver is the largest organ in the human body : true or false ? FALSE Explanation : It is the skin.
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All bees die when they sting: true or false ? FALSE Explanation : Only worker bees die.
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Australopithecus belongs to the genus "Homo" : true or false ? FALSE Explanation : It belongs to the genus "Australopithecus" and is considered a prehistoric cousin of humans.
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Grass snakes are venomous in France : true or false ? FALSE Explanation : Grass snakes are harmless, only some vipers in France are venomous.
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Oil is a type of protein : true or false ? FALSE Explanation : Oil is a lipid.
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People have more eyelashes on their lower eyelid than on their upper eyelid : true or false ? FALSE Explanation : There are about 150 eyelashes on the upper eyelid and only 60-80 on the lower.
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Seals can be recognised by their clearly visible ears : true or false ? FALSE
Explanation : Seals have no external ears. Sea lions do.
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Tides are caused by the tilt of the Earth on its axis : true or false ? FALSE
Explanation : Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun.
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Archaeopteryx was the first fossil found with what : horns, feathers, or claws ? Feathers Explanation : First fossil discovered with feathers, considered the oldest bird fossil.
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Which astronomer developed the telescope ? Galileo
Explanation : In 1609, Galileo constructed his own telescope.
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What does the "G" in " GPS " stand for ? Global Explanation : Global Positioning System.
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Which ancient Greek doctor is considered the father of medicine ? Hippocrates
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Which two chemical elements combine to form water ? Hydrogen and oxygen Explanation : Water’s chemical formula is H2O.
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Which chemical element is the most abundant in the Universe ? Hydrogen
Explanation : Far more abundant than helium.
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In geometry, what is the side opposite the right angle of a right triangle called ? Hypotenuse
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Mars’ surface is red due to oxidation of which element ? Iron
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Which programming language is named after an Indonesian island and a type of coffee ? Java
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Which is the largest planet in the Solar System ? Jupiter Explanation : Here are the planets listed in order of increasing size : Mercury / Mars / Venus / Earth / Neptune / Uranus / Saturn / Jupiter.
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Which is the lightest of the terrestrial metals ? Lithium
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What was the name of the prehistoric female skeleton discovered in Ethiopia in 1974 ? Lucy
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Name a disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Malaria / Dengue / Chikungunya / Zika
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Which planet is closest to the Sun ? Mercury Explanation : In order : Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
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Which is the only metal that remains liquid at room temperature ? Mercury Explanation : Other metals are solid at room temperature.
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Which of these is an operating system : Google, Microsoft Windows, or Microsoft Word ? Microsoft Windows Explanation : Google is a search engine and Microsoft Word is a word processing program.
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Does water take up more or less space when it freezes ? More Explanation : Water expands about 9% when frozen.
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In the International Morse Code, which letter is written as " – – – " ? O Explanation : S is " • • • ".
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What was the name of the supercontinent, formed over 200 million years ago, that brought together almost all the landmasses ? Pangaea
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Which astrological sign corresponds to people born between 19 February and 20 March ? Pisces
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Which animal family includes crocodiles, lizards, and turtles ? Reptiles
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What is the surname of the quantum physicist Erwin, famous for a thought experiment with a cat in a box ? Schrödinger Explanation : Schrödinger's famous cat experiment..
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Which disease was the first vaccine ever invented for ? Smallpox Explanation : Edward Jenner, an English country doctor, created the first effective vaccine in 1796.
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What is the source of photovoltaic energy : solar radiation, wave motion, or wind ? Solar radiation
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Where does pollen come from : stamens or pistil ? Stamens Explanation : Pollen comes from the stamens of flowering plants.
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In which galaxy is the Earth located ? The Milky Way
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Which of these objects is not an input device : keyboard, printer, or mouse ? The printer Explanation : This is an output device.
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Which of these elements has no connection to volcanoes : caldera, lava, or the sartorius ? The sartorius Explanation : The sartorius, located in the leg, is the longest muscle in the human body.
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Elephants are the largest land animals : true or false ? TRUE
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All mosquitoes that bite are female : true or false ? TRUE Explanation : Male mosquitoes feed on nectar.
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In evolution history, sharks are older than trees : true or false ? TRUE Explanation : Sharks have existed for about 450 million years, roughly 70 million years before trees.
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Solar energy is renewable: true or false ? TRUE Explanation : The Sun will last for billions more years.
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Ants belong to the same order as wasps and bees : true or false ? TRUE Explanation : This order is called "Hymenoptera".
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Hermit crabs choose and carry a shell to protect themselves from predators : true or false ? TRUE Explanation : Hermit crabs change shells regularly as they grow.
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Sound travels faster in water than in air : true or false ? TRUE
Explanation : Sound travels up to four times faster in water (≈ 340 m/s in air, compared to 1,500 m/s in water).
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Which of these dinosaurs is the most recent : Giganotosaurus, Stegosaurus, or Tyrannosaurus ? Tyrannosaurus Explanation : The tyrannosaurus lived about 67 million years ago, Giganotosaurus 99 million years ago, and Stegosaurus 155 million years ago.
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What planet is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty ? Venus
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Which of these planets is not a gas giant: Jupiter, Saturn, or Venus ? Venus
Explanation : Unlike Jupiter and Saturn (gas giants), Venus is a terrestrial planet.
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Which of these blood cells transport oxygen in the body : platelets, red blood cells, or white blood cells ? Red blood cells Explanation : Platelets clot blood and white blood cells fight diseases.
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What percentage of Earth’s surface is covered by water : about 59 %, 67 %, or 71 % ? 71 % Explanation : Hence called the “Blue Planet”.
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Who discovered penicillin ? Alexander Fleming
Explanation : In 1928.
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What is an abacus used for ? Counting / Calculating Explanation : Can be used for basic arithmetic and more complex operations like square roots.
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Why did Dolly the sheep make headlines in 1997 : she was striped, she could count, or she was a clone ? She was a clone Explanation : Its creation marked progress in cloning technology.
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How is MDLXVII written in Arabic numerals ? 1567 Explanation : M = 1,000 ; D = 500 ; L = 50 ; X = 10 ; V = 5 ; I = 1.
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What is the average speed of the International Space Station : 270, 2,640, or 27,600 km/h ? 27,600 km/h Explanation : 27,600 km/h, or 17,150 mph.
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When you add the points of opposite faces on a die, what number do you always get ? 7
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Which tech company is based in Cupertino, California : Apple, Google, or Microsoft ? Apple
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What is an alloy of copper and zinc called ? Brass
Explanation : Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
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What is the focus of research at the SETI institute ? Extraterrestrial life
Explanation : SETI in English stands for "Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence".
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Babies blink more often than adults : true or false ? FALSE Explanation : Babies blink about 2 times per minute, adults 10-15 times.
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Which woman was the first to receive a Nobel Prize in 1903 ? Marie Curie
Explanation : She received the Nobel Prize in Physics (1903) and in Chemistry (1911).
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What is the name of the transformation cycle that allows a larva to become a chrysalis and then a butterfly ? Metamorphosis
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Which group of animals does the hyena belong to : canids, felids, or neither ? Neither Explanation : Hyenas form their own family, Hyaenidae.
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What were the first chewing gums made from : wax, plastic, or sap? Sap Explanation : A mixture of latex, resin, and syrup.
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What is the male reproductive organ in flowering plants ? Stamen
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What is the cord called that connects the mother’s placenta to her baby before birth ? The umbilical cord
Explanation : The navel is the scar left after the cord falls off.
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What is the hardest substance in the human body ? Tooth Enamel
Explanation : It covers the teeth.
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Name at least one of the two founders of the Google search engine. Larry Page / Sergey Brin
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Of the twelve men who have walked on the Moon, how many were citizens of the United States ? 12 Explanation : They were all United States citizens.
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What is the sum of the angles of a triangle ? 180°
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How many bones does an average adult human skeleton have ? 206
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How many eyelids does a cat have per eye ? 3
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100 degrees Fahrenheit equals : 16.9, 28.2, or 37.8°C ? 37.8 Explanation : (100 - 32) / 1,8 = 37.8.
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How many leaves does an Irish clover (or shamrock) have ? 3 Explanation : Not to be confused with the common four-leaf clover.
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How many sides does a rhombus have ? 4
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Paul drives for 15 minutes at 100 km/h, then 20 minutes at 60 km/h : how far has he travelled ? 45 km Explanation : d = t × v. Thus : (15 ÷ 60) × 100 + (20 ÷ 60) × 60 ≃ 45. Minutes are divided by 60 to convert them into hours.
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Approximately how many centimetres does the Moon move away from the Earth each year ? 4 cm
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In France, how many times a year can a woman donate blood ? 4 Explanation : Women can donate four times per year, men six times.
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What percentage of human bones are in hands and feet : about 10 %, 25 % or 50 % ? 50 %
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What is the maximum number of teeth a human can have in their lifetime ? 52 Explanation : 20 baby teeth, then 32 permanent teeth.
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What percentage of an egg's calories is in the yolk : 25 %, 55 %, or 80 % ? 80 %
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Which of these numbers is not prime : 5, 7, or 9 ? 9 Explanation : A prime number can only be divided by 1 and itself. 9 is divisible by 3, so it is not a prime number.
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Name one of the four nitrogenous bases of DNA. Adenine / Thymine / Cytosine / Guanine
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What is a baby deer called ? A fawn
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Which elephant species has the largest ears : African or Asian ? African elephants
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A group of atoms bonded together is called a… ? A molecule
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Which instrument measures wind speed ? An anemometer
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Which is not a star : Andromeda, Betelgeuse, or Vega ? Andromeda Explanation : Andromeda is a constellation (or group of stars).
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Which animal produces formic acid to spray predators ? Ant
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Which brand had as its very first logo an apple under which Isaac Newton was sleeping ? Apple
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What does a barometer measure ? Atmospheric pressure
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Which chemical element is in graphene, the honeycomb-patterned sheet of atoms ? Carbon Explanation : Graphene is the thinnest material ever made.
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What is the common name for sturgeon eggs ? Caviar
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Which British scientist first proposed the idea of "natural selection" to explain species evolution ? Charles Darwin
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Which pigment colours tree leaves ? Chlorophyll
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How much does 1 litre of water weigh in grams ? 1,000 g Explanation : 1 litre of water = 1 kg = 1,000 g.
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Lionel buys a watch for €200. If it was on sale at 20 % off, what was its original price ? €250 Explanation : Let "x" be the original price. Solve 200 = x * [1 - (20 ÷ 100)], i.e., 200 = x * 0.8, so x = 200 ÷ 0.8 = 250.
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An octagon has more sides than a heptagon : true or false ? TRUE
Explanation : An octagon has 8 sides (versus 7 for a heptagon).
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What type of energy is transmitted by high-voltage pylons ? Electricity / Electrical energy
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In Einstein’s formula " E = mc² ", what does the "E" represent ? Energy Explanation : Energy (E) equals mass (m) times the speed of light (c) squared.
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A kilometre is longer than a mile : true or false ? FALSE Explanation : 1 kilometre is approximately 0.6214 mile.
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The tibia is the longest human bone : true or false ? FALSE Explanation : Femur is longest.
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When lightning strikes, we hear thunder before seeing lightning : true or false ? FALSE Explanation : Light travels faster than sound.
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Short-sighted people have poor hearing : true or false ? FALSE Explanation : You see poorly / blurry from a distance.
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The tibia is a bone in the arm : true or false ? FALSE Explanation : The tibia is a leg bone.
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A "calorie" is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 litre of water by 1 °C : true or false ? FALSE Explanation : A calorie is the amount needed to raise the temperature of 1 g of water.
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James Watt invented the steam engine : true or false ? FALSE
Explanation : He "only" improved previous inventions.
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Which of these flowers does not grow from a bulb : lily, forget-me-not, or tulip ? Forget-me-not Explanation : It grows naturally in woodland.
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Greek mathematician Euclid is considered the father of which branch of mathematics ? Geometry Explanation : Often called "Euclidean geometry".
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What do you get by mixing and heating sand, soda, and lime ? Glass
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What is the largest mammal to build a nest ? Gorilla Explanation : Rebuilds leaf beds every night.
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What gas makes up most of the Sun ? Hydrogen
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In which organ are the three smallest bones of the human body found ? In the ear Explanation : The hammer, anvil, and stirrup are in the ear.
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The moons Callisto, Europa, Io, and Ganymede orbit which planet in the Solar System ? Jupiter
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Which exotic fruit’s name means “golden orange” in Chinese ? Kumquat
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What was the name of the first dog to go into space ? Laika
Explanation : In 1957, the Soviet Union sent the dog Laika into Space (aboard the artificial satellite Sputnik 2), making her the first living being to orbit Earth.
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Which aromatic herb is used for its citrus scent and its ability to repel mosquitoes ? Lemongrass
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Which of these animals is not native to Australia : lemur, opossum, or wombat ? Lemur Explanation : Endemic to Madagascar.
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Which company makes computers called "ThinkPad" or "IdeaPad" ? Lenovo
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What does an astraphobe fear ? Lightning and thunder
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What does " MRI " stand for ? Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Which pigment gives human skin and eyes their colour ? Melanin
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Which greenhouse gas do cows emit : helium, methane, or oxygen ? Methane Explanation : Emitted when burping or farting !
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Which of these companies is the oldest : Facebook, Google, or Microsoft ? Microsoft Explanation : Microsoft was founded in 1975, Google in 1998, and Facebook in 2004.
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People with spectrophobia fear : ghosts, mirrors, or death ? Mirrors Explanation : The fear of ghosts is called "phasmophobia", and the fear of death is called "thanatophobia".
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What is the main component of air ? Nitrogen
Explanation : Air is about 78 % nitrogen, 21 % oxygen, and 1 % other gases.
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To lightly sedate a patient, which is used : nitrogen peroxide, nitrous oxide, or hydrogen peroxide ? Nitrous oxide
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What is the unit of electrical resistance ? Ohm
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Which scientific discipline studies fossils ? Palaeontology
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What is a young wild boar called ? Piglet / Shoat / Marcassin
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What is measured in watts : energy, frequency, or power ? Power
Explanation : Energy is measured in joules, frequency in hertz.
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Under what acronym is the system that emits a beam of electromagnetic waves and receives the echo for location purposes known ? RADAR Explanation : This term stands for "RAdio Detecting And Ranging".
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Which of these fruits is not an apple : Gala, Granny Smith, or Reine Claude ? Reine Claude Explanation : This is a type of plum.
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After elephants, which animals are the heaviest on Earth ? Rhinoceroses Explanation : A white rhinoceros can weigh at least 3,850 kg.
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Which fungus is used to make bread dough rise ? Saccharomyces cerevisiae Explanation : Also called "baker’s yeast".
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What was the last planet visited by the Cassini probe ? Saturn Explanation : After 13 years studying Saturn and its moons, Cassini ended mission in September 2017.
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Which planet has a moon named Enceladus, identified in 2017 by NASA as potentially capable of harbouring life ? Saturn Explanation : An ocean exists under the moon’s surface and could contain microbes.
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What is the white part of the eye called ? Sclera
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Which programming language allows the creation of games, stories, and animations : Itch, Scratch, or Sneeze ? Scratch
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What is the largest predatory fish in the world ? Shark Explanation : Specifically, the great white shark.
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In the periodic table of elements, what is the element with the chemical symbol "Ag" called ? Silver
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Which star is the brightest in the night sky : Canopus, Sirius, or Vega ? Sirius Explanation : Also called "Alpha Canis Majoris", it is the main star of the constellation Canis Major.
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What energy do plants use to synthesise organic matter ? Solar energy / Light energy Explanation : This is photosynthesis.
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What adjective starting with "S" describes substances that dissolve in water ? Soluble
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What is the process called when a substance passes directly from solid (s) to gas (g) ? Sublimation
Explanation : (g) -> (s) = deposition ; (g) -> (l) = condensation ; (l) -> (g) = vaporisation ; (l) -> (s) = solidification ; (s) -> (l) = fusion.
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What attaches muscles to bones : joints, cartilage, or tendons ? Tendons
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In which ocean do most hurricanes form ? The Atlantic Ocean
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What object did Robert Yeates invent in 1855, whose function until then required a hammer or chisel ? The can opener
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Which of these rodents is the largest in the world : the capybara, the agouti, or the nutria ? The capybara Explanation : Capybaras can weigh over 45 kg.
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The Maine Coon, Scottish Fold, and American Curl are different breeds of which animal ? The cat
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Which pair of organs produces urine ? The kidneys
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In surfing terminology, what is the cord called that attaches the surfer to their board ? The leash
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Which layer of the Earth is located between the outer core and the crust ? The mantle
Explanation : It makes up 84 % of the Earth’s volume and is 2,900 kilometers thick.
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In a fraction, what is the number above the line called ? The numerator
Explanation : The number below is called the "denominator".
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Which of these is not an insect : the wasp, the earwig, or the scorpion ? The scorpion Explanation : The scorpion belongs to the same family as spiders, the arachnids.
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What is the only active volcano in continental Europe ? The Vesuvius
Explanation : Near Naples (Italy), destroyed Pompeii in 79 CE.
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Which French astronaut made his first spaceflight on 13 January 2017 ? Thomas Pesquet
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Who invented the barometer : Edison, Pascal, or Torricelli ? Torricelli Explanation : Torricelli invented the barometer in the mid-17th century.
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Sedimentary rocks are the only ones that sometimes contain fossils : true or false ? TRUE
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Potatoes have already been grown in space : true or false ? TRUE Explanation : On board the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1995.
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Most caterpillars have 12 eyes : true or false ? TRUE Explanation : Six pairs of tiny eyes.
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Beekeepers use smoke to calm bees during honey harvesting : true or false ? TRUE Explanation : Smoking is a method used to calm bees to facilitate honey harvesting when it is ready.
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In seahorses, it is the male that carries the eggs : true or false ? TRUE Explanation : The female lays her eggs in the male’s pouch, which "gives birth" to the young four weeks later.
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There are no penguins in the Arctic : true or false ? TRUE
Explanation : All penguin species live in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Which metal has the highest melting point of all terrestrial metals ? Tungsten
Explanation : Melting point 3,422°C, highest of all metals.
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In computing, what does the acronym " USB " stand for ? Universal Serial Bus
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Which vitamin does our body produce, provided it gets enough sunlight ? Vitamin D
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What does the "V" in the acronym "VoIP" stand for ? Voice Explanation : Voice Over Internet Protocol.
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What did NASA’s LCROSS probe discover on the Moon in 2009 ? Water
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What colour are coffee plant flowers ? White Explanation : After flowering, they become coffee cherries containing coffee beans.
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Which rainbow colour lies between orange and green ? Yellow Explanation : The colours of the rainbow are : Violet · Indigo · Blue · Green · Yellow · Orange · Red.
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