Written by Alan, Quiz Master with 35+ years of live pub quiz experience.
100% AI-Free: Questions written by a Human for Humans.
Science & Nature 119054 is a selection of 10 questions. Science & Nature 119054 is the filename to differentiate it from other Science & Nature quizzes. Feel free to use any of these questions and answers for your own quizzes. Just keep in mind that you cannot republish them in any format.
1 Gingivitis is the Inflammation of which part of the body?
A The gums, the soft tissues surrounding the base of the teeth.
2 What are baby beavers called?
A Kits. Notably, beavers cultivate exceptionally strong family bonds within their social groups. Specifically, a single breeding pair leads the colony, which also includes the current year’s kits and the surviving offspring from the previous season, known as yearlings.
3 An ECG shows the electrical activity of your heart. What does ECG stand for?
A Electrocardiogram. It helps doctors assess your heart’s rate, rhythm, and overall function.
4 In a healthy human body, how many chromosomes are in each cell?
A 46 chromosomes, arranged in 23 pairs.
5 What is the full scientific name for gorilla?
A The eastern gorilla is Gorilla beringei, and the western gorilla’s is Gorilla gorilla.
6 Approximately, what percentage of the world’s water is potable and readily available for human consumption?
A Less than 1%, as the vast majority of Earth’s water is saltwater, and much of the freshwater is locked in glaciers, ice caps, or deep underground.
7 What colour are the spots on a common ladybird?
A Black spots, however, the number of spots varies significantly by species. The 7-spot ladybird is the UK’s most recognisable species.
8 What colour is the blood of an octopus?
A Blue, because its oxygen-carrying protein, hemocyanin, contains copper instead of iron. When hemocyanin binds with oxygen, the copper it contains turns the blood a blue colour.
9 What is the most common term for castrated male cattle, especially when raised for beef?
A Steer. Other terms, like ox, bullock, or stag, are used depending on age, location, or whether the animal is trained for work, but steer is the general term for a castrated bull.
10 Which animal often appears first in animal encyclopaedias?
A The aardvark