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1 Which instrument measures the velocity of wind?
A Anemometer – used to determine wind speed, and some can also measure wind direction and gusts.
2 Which animal is the source of “ambergris”?
A Sperm whales. It is particularly useful as a fixative in fine perfumes.
3 What is the correct name for the foul-smelling compound commonly known as “rotten egg gas”>
A Hydrogen sulphide (H₂S). Hydrogen sulfide exists as a colourless gas with a distinctive odour resembling rotten eggs. The decomposition of organic matter often produces this gas, which appears in environments like sewers, wastewater treatment plants, and geothermal vents.
4 Which common garden flower gets its name from the Turkish word for turban?
A The tulip. The Turkish word tülbent (meaning turban) gave the “tulip” its name, likely because the flower’s shape mimics the folds of a turban.
5 What is the collective noun for a group of lions living together?
A A pride. Prides typically consist of related females, their offspring, and a small number of adult males.
6 Where in the human body is the cuboid bone?
A Foot, specifically in the lateral (outer) midfoot region, situated between the calcaneus (heel bone) and the fourth and fifth metatarsals (long bones leading to the little toe and the toe next to it).
7 Which animal has the species “Arctic”, “Bat-Eared”, and “Fennec”?
A The fox, they are different species within the Vulpes genus.
8 The acronym LASER stands for what?
A Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Theodore Maiman built the first laser in 1960.
9 Which element is also known as quicksilver?
A Mercury. It is a shiny, silver-white, and poisonous metallic element that is liquid at room temperature.
10 Which antibiotic was the first to be discovered?
A Penicillin. It was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928, though it wasn’t widely used as a treatment until the 1940s.