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1 Which toxic heavy metal element has atomic number 82?
A Lead (Pb). Since lead is easily extracted from its ores, prehistoric people in the Near East were aware of it.
2 The PSA blood test is used to detect cancer in what part of the body?
A Prostate gland. The PSA test measures the concentration of prostate-specific antigen in the blood. Specifically, various conditions—including prostate cancer—can raise these levels significantly. However, because the test does not provide a definitive cancer diagnosis on its own, a high reading simply prompts doctors to pursue further investigation.
3 What typical shape are ice crystals and snowflakes?
A Hexagonal. This six-sided structure arises from the way water molecules bond together in ice. While individual ice crystals can exhibit variations in their six-sided form due to factors like temperature and humidity, the underlying hexagonal structure is consistent.
4 To which group of birds do Jackdaws and magpies belong?
A Corvidae family, commonly known as the crow family or corvids. This family includes a diverse group of birds known for their intelligence, including crows, ravens, jays, and rooks.
5 What’s the most abundant compound on Earth?
A Water (H₂O). It is the most abundant compound in living things, making up 60-80% of most cells. In the Earth’s crust, the most abundant compound is silicon dioxide (SiO2).
6 What is the name for the coloured bit of the eye?
A Iris. The cornea, white bit, and pupil appear back, are also colours, I suppose.
7 In which type of rock are most fossilised remains discovered?
A Sedimentary. Layers of sediment—such as mud, sand, or silt—form these rocks over vast periods. Specifically, immense pressure compresses and cements these materials together. Furthermore, this process often traps and preserves the remains of ancient organisms, creating a fossil record within the stone.
8 Which car maker badges their vehicles with “the lion of Belfort”?
A Peugeot. The lion has been a symbol of Peugeot since the late 1850s; they didn’t make cars then, though, they made saws.
9 There are approximately 2,000 known species of fireflies, but what family of insects do they belong to?
A The beetle family Lampyridae. This family is part of the larger order of beetles, Coleoptera.
10 To which mammal does the collective noun sneak refer?
A Weasels. This term is fitting due to the weasel’s characteristic furtive and slithering movements.