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1 What does the Beaufort scale measure?
A Wind force or speed. The scale ranks wind force from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane). Specifically, Sir Francis Beaufort developed this system to estimate wind speeds by observing the physical state of the sea.
2 Which term is commonly used to describe female lobsters?
A Hens. Observers refer to these crustaceans as “egg-bearing” lobsters once they begin carrying their brood. Specifically, many people use the term “berried” lobsters because the clusters of tiny eggs resemble small berries attached to the underside of the tail.
3 What is the SI unit of electric current?
A Ampere. It is one of the seven base units in the International System of Units (SI).
4 Which planet of our solar system has an equatorial diameter closest to that of our Earth?
A Venus. It has an equatorial diameter of approximately 12,104 kilometres, while Earth’s is around 12,756 kilometres, according to Royal Museums Greenwich. This makes Venus only about 638 kilometres smaller than Earth.
5 Magnetite is the main ore of which metal?
A Iron. It’s a black, magnetic iron oxide mineral (Fe₃O₄) and is one of the most important sources of iron for steel production.
6 What is the largest wild cat in the world?
A The Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) is generally recognised as the world’s largest cat. They can weigh up to 660 pounds (300 kg) and measure up to 11 feet (3.3 meters) long, including their tail.
7 Which planet in our solar system has a moon called “Belinda”?
A Uranus. Belinda ranks among the inner moons of Uranus. Specifically, the Voyager 2 spacecraft discovered this small moon during its historic flyby in 1986. Furthermore, astronomers officially designate the moon as Uranus XIV.
8 What domesticated animal is called a hogget when between one and two years old?
A A sheep. A term is used to describe a young sheep that is older than a lamb but not yet classified as mutton.
9 The average human uses which muscle the most?
A The heart (cardiac muscle). It works constantly, pumping blood throughout the body, without stopping. While the eye muscles are also very active, constantly adjusting to maintain focus, the heart’s continuous pumping action makes it the most consistently used muscle.
10 Which planet in our solar system is the hottest?
A Venus. Despite being farther from the sun than Mercury, Venus’s thick atmosphere traps heat, resulting in scorching surface temperatures.