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1 What is the common name of solid carbon dioxide?
A Dry ice. It gets its name because it doesn’t melt into a liquid when heated, but instead sublimates directly from a solid to a gas, leaving no moisture behind.
2 Which unit measures the intensity or loudness of sound?
A Decibel (dB). Decibels use a logarithmic scale to quantify sound intensity and pressure, with larger decibel values indicating greater loudness.
3 What distinguishes a Manx cat from other cats?
A An absent or shortened tail, ranging from completely tailless to a small stub.
4 Which soft yellow precious metal has the chemical symbol AU?
A Gold. Its chemical symbol, Au, comes from the Latin word aurum, which means “shining dawn” or “glowing dawn”.
5 What name is given to a female swan?
A Pen. The female swan, named after the quills from the flight feathers of a female swan that were once used for writing.
6 What does a doctor measure with a sphygmomanometer?
A Blood pressure. The device uses an inflatable cuff, wrapped around the arm, to temporarily stop and then gradually release blood flow.
7 What is the sum of all the interior angles of a square?
A 360. All four angles in a square are right angles, which means each angle measures 90 degrees. Therefore, the sum of all the interior angles in a square is 360 degrees (90° + 90° + 90° + 90° = 360°).
8 Approximately, how long does it take sunlight to reach the Earth?
A 8 minutes and 20 second. The time varies slightly due to Earth’s elliptical orbit around the Sun.
9 Meles meles is the Latin scientific name for which well-known British mammal?
A Badger, recognized by its distinctive black and white striped face and stout body.
10 What part of the anatomy does a rhinologist study?
A The nose and paranasal sinuses. This includes the intricate structures of the nasal cavity, the olfactory organs that provide the sense of smell, and the various functions of the nose, as well as the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting these areas.