Science and Nature 2 - Answers

Published: Friday 15th May 2020A free quiz covering all aspects of science and nature.
  1. What is the chemical formula for Ozone? O3
  2. In the world of radio what the term DAB refer to? Digital Audio Broadcast(ing).
  3. Which bird is the symbol of the RSPB? Avocet.
  4. How are the elements Chlorine, Fluorine, Bromine and Iodine collectively known? The Halogens.
  5. Equal to 1 joule per second, what is the derived SI unit of power? The Watt.
  6. Which ancient Greek is known as the Father of Medicine? Hippocrates.
  7. Cinnabar is the principal ore of which metal? Mercury.
  8. A deficiency of which vitamin can cause rickets? Vitamin D.
  9. What is the main sugar found in milk? Lactose.
  10. What name is given to the home of a squirrel? Drey.
  11. Duruc, Landrace and Tamworth are all breeds of which animal? Pig.
  12. The Kea Parrot is native to which country? New Zealand
  13. Where in the human body would you find the ulna? The arm.
  14. Pica pica is the scientific name for which bird? Magpie.
  15. Which element is number 14 in the periodic table? Silicon.
  16. Who was the first American woman in space? Sally Ride .
  17. What is emitted from a plant during the process of transpiration? Water (vapour).
  18. In medicine what is an Ishihara test used to check for? Colour blindness
  19. What is the more common name of the Aurora borealis? Northern Lights.
  20. Cardigan and Pembroke are breeds of which dog? Corgis.

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