Science & Nature Pub Quiz (Free Printable) 120290

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1. Q: What shape are goat pupils?
   A: Rectangular pupils. In contrast to predators with round or vertical pupils, goats utilize horizontal slits to achieve a nearly 340° panoramic field of vision. Consequently, these animals monitor almost their entire surroundings without ever rotating their heads.
2. Q: What is the best metal conductor of electricity?
   A: Silver. The most electrically conductive metal is silver, followed by copper and gold. Silver also has the highest thermal conductivity among elements and the highest light reflectance.
3. Q: What is the largest owl native to Britain?
   A: Tawny owl (Strix aluco), which is also the UK’s most common owl, has a mottled brown appearance and a typical size of a woodpigeon. While the Eurasian Eagle owl is significantly larger, it is a rare, non-native escapee rather than an established native species.
4. Q: What is the medical term “borborygmus” more commonly called?
   A: Stomach rumbling, stomach growling. The movement of gas, fluids, and food through the intestines is caused by the muscles contracting and relaxing in a process known as peristalsis.
5. Q: A doctor prescribes Salvarsan to treat which disease?
   A: Syphilis. Salvarsan is also known as arsphenamine or compound 606. Introduced in 1910 by Nobel laureate Paul Ehrlich and Japanese bacteriologist Sahachiro Hata, it was the first effective modern chemotherapeutic agent (or “magic bullet”) for treating syphilis.
6. Q: An animal described as “ecaudate” lacks which physical feature?
   A: Tail. The term ecaudate originates from the Latin cauda, meaning tail.
7. Q: How many legs does a crab have?
   A: 10 legs in total, including their two front claws (chelae) and eight walking legs. Because they belong to the decapod family, these animals navigate their environment using eight of their ten limbs. In contrast, the front pair serves as an active set of pincers for protection and foraging. Additionally, while some species seem to lack a full set of legs, they merely tuck the final pair under the carapace to keep their gills and shell clean.
8. Q: What is the longest bone in the human body?
   A: The femur, or thighbone. Measuring approximately 19.9 inches (roughly 48-50 cm) on average, it supports the upper body and is crucial for movement such as walking, running, and jumping.
9. Q: Which land animal holds the record for the longest-living in captivity?
   A: Giant tortoise. The oldest known living land animal is Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise estimated to be over 190 years old.
10. Q: What is the largest native wild animal in the UK?
    A: The Red Deer. With stags weighing up to 225 kg (496 lbs) and standing over 1.3 meters tall at the shoulder. Though primarily found in the Scottish Highlands, the New Forest, Exmoor, and the Lake District have significant populations.