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1 What is the SI derived unit of electrical conductance?
A Siemens (symbol: S). Conductance is a measure of how easily electrical current can flow through a material, the opposite of resistance.
2 What does a Lepidopterist collect?
A Butterflies and Moths – Some lepidopterists work in museums, universities, or research institutions, while others are amateur enthusiasts who study and collect butterflies and moths as a hobby.
3 What name is given to a line joining points of equal atmospheric pressure on a meteorological chart?
A Isobar
4 Scarlet Pimpernel and Cowslip are members of which family of wild flowers?
A Primrose family (Primulaceae).
5 Which acid is a key component of the stinging nettle’s venom?
A Formic acid. Stinging nettles also contain histamine, serotonin, and acetylcholine, which contribute to the pain, itching, and inflammation associated with the sting.
6 The ohm is the International System (SI) unit of what?
A Resistance. The symbol for ohm is the uppercase Greek letter omega (Ω).
7 The Flemish Giant is the largest domestic breed of which animal?
A Rabbit
8 Aspirin was originally derived from an acid found in the bark of which tree?
A Willow (salicin) – The use of willow bark for pain relief and fever reduction dates back thousands of years, with evidence found in ancient Sumerian clay tablets and the Ebers Papyrus from ancient Egypt.
9 Which is the tallest and heaviest species of penguin?
A Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri). Reaching heights of up to 1.3 meters (4 feet 3 inches) and weighing up to 45 kilograms (99 pounds).
10 Entomology is the study of which creatures?
A Insects. Arthropods are animals with exoskeletons, a hard outer covering, and jointed legs. They are an extremely successful group of animals throughout history and evolution.