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1 What is the term for a male reindeer?
A Bull (or in some cases a stag). In addition, biologists refer to female reindeer as cows. Furthermore, they identify the young animals as calves to distinguish them from the rest of the herd.
2 Which gaseous element makes up approximately 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere?
A Nitrogen – Furthermore, nitrogen exists as a diatomic gas, which means two nitrogen atoms bond together to form a single molecule. Next, oxygen follows as the second most abundant gas, accounting for approximately 21% of the atmosphere. Finally, other elements like argon, carbon dioxide, and various trace gases comprise the remaining 1%.
3 which gas claims the title of the lightest element while also dominating the universe as its most abundant substance?
A Hydrogen. It makes up roughly 75% of all normal matter in the universe and serves as the fundamental fuel for stars through the process of nuclear fusion. In its simplest form, it consists of just one proton and one electron, earning its spot as the very first entry on the periodic table.
4 What name identifies the first satellite that the United Kingdom launched into orbit in 1962?
A Ariel 1 – this successful launch propelled the United Kingdom into an elite group, as it became only the third country to operate a satellite. Consequently, the UK followed only the Soviet Union and the United States in achieving this historic milestone.
5 What mammal, found in Britain, has the Latin name Meles Meles?
A Badger. The largest native land predator, it’s worth noting that they are primarily omnivorous. Their diet actually consists largely of earthworms—they can eat hundreds in a single night! They only recently “won” this title by default after the extinction of larger British predators like the brown bear and the grey wolf centuries ago.
6 What is the common name for the flowering plant with the scientific name Narcissus pseudonarcissus?
A Daffodil or wild daffodil. Gardeners and florists often call this flower the Lent lily or Easter lily. Because it typically blooms in early spring, many cultures associate its appearance with the religious holidays of the season.
7 Which planet in the Solar System orbits the Sun approximately once every 12 Earth years?
A Jupiter – One day on Jupiter takes 9.9 hours (the time it takes for Jupiter to rotate or spin around once)
8 Which famous dinosaur name derives its meaning from the Greek words for “three-horned face”?
A Triceratops – the dinosaur’s name combines the Greek words tri (meaning three), keras (meaning horn), and ops (meaning face) to create a literal description of its appearance.
9 What does a bird do when it nidifies?
A Building or making a nest. The term “nidificate” comes from the Latin word “nidus,” which means “nest”.
10 From which tree are the beans used to make chocolate obtained?
A Cacao tree. Botanists identify this plant as Theobroma \ cacao. Furthermore, the tree originates naturally in the Amazon Basin of South America. Finally, producers extract the seeds—commonly known as cacao or cocoa beans—from the tree’s fruit pods to begin the chocolate-making process.