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1 What are the legless larvae of houseflies and blowflies called?
A Maggots
2 How many humps does a Llama have?
A None – they do not have humps.
3 Which islands are home to giant tortoises and Darwin’s finches?
A The Galapagos Islands
4 An ibex is a type of which animal?
A wild goat (genus Capra), distinguished by the male’s large recurved horns.
5 Which acute tropical virus is transmitted by mosquitoes takes its name from the jaundice it causes?
A Yellow fever.
6 Digitalis increases the efficiency of which human organ?
A The heart – Belonging to a group of drugs called cardiac glycosides, digitalis is most commonly used to restore adequate circulation in patients with congestive heart failure, particularly as caused by atherosclerosis or hypertension.
7 In which branch of science is quantum theory used?
A Physics – Quantum theory deals with the properties and behaviours of the very building blocks of nature, such as electrons, photons, and other subatomic particles.
8 What is the largest British wild bird?
A The largest wild bird in Britain is the Common Crane, which can stand up to 1.2 meters tall and has a wingspan of up to 2.4 meters.
9 What type of acid is the normal filling for a 12v car battery?
A (dilute) Sulphuric Acid – battery acid
10 On what type of foodstuff does a carpophagous [ kahr-pof-uh-guhs ] animal feed?
A Fruit – some species of bats, for example, feed exclusively on fruit.