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1 The camelopard is an old European name for which African animal?
A The Giraffe. The name derives from Ancient Greek and combines the words for “camel” and “leopard.” It reflects the giraffe’s hybrid appearance—specifically its camel-like frame and leopard-like spots.
2 What is the temperature of boiling water?
A 100 °C (212 °F). Water from the kettle will usually boil at slightly over 100 degrees Celsius because of ‘impurities’ in the water, like minerals, which cause it to have a higher boiling temperature.
3 On which planet, other than Earth, did a artificialobject first land?
A Venus. Soviet spacecraft Venera 7 successfully soft-landed on December 15, 1970.
4 What is a group of geese called when they’re in a farmyard?
A Gaggle. When in flight, they’re called a skein.
5 Approximately, how long does it take for light to travel from the sun to Earth?
A 8 minutes and 20 seconds to reach Earth. This is because the sun is roughly 150 million kilometres (93 million miles) away, and light travels at a constant speed of about 300,000 kilometres per second.
6 What does a Geiger counter measure?
A Radiation. Specifically, ionising radiation, including alpha and beta particles, and gamma rays.
7 What is the world’s tallest grass?
A Bamboo. Bamboo is also known for its rapid growth rate, with some species growing up to 91-122 centimetres (36-48 inches) per day.
8 What is the name for a baby whale?
A A calf. People use this term for various whale species, ranging from the massive blue whale to the smaller beluga.
9 What is the collective noun for a group of hummingbirds?
A Charm. To a lesser extent, Bouquet, Hover, Glittering, and Tune.
10 Which animal can withstand hundreds of bee stings?
A The honey badger (Mellivora capensis) demonstrates incredible resilience to bee stings. It frequently raids beehives for honey and larvae, surviving hundreds of stings in the process. While thick hide protects elephants from most attacks, bees still target their sensitive trunks, mouths, and eyes. Similarly, thick fur and hide shield bears from the full impact of stings.