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Friday Quiz - March 21st

Frage 1 von 5

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According to the news this week, what pose a greater threat than previously thought to future moon missions?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Solar flares

  • Martians

  • Meteoroids

  • Moonquakes

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Frage 2 von 5

1

Scientists have helped develop a skin-tight suit for which purpose?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • More effective insulation.

  • Easier to get in and out of spacesuits.

  • Prevent hair and skin cells clogging instruments.

  • Prevent over extension of the spine.

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Frage 3 von 5

1

US scientists have developed a new test which is ‘1000 times’ more effective than the current method. What is the test for?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Performance enhancing drugs

  • Cervical cancer

  • Breath alcohol

  • Alzheimer’s Disease

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Frage 4 von 5

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A new report, commissioned by the Prime Minister, has called for more field trials and fewer restrictions on what?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Wind farms

  • GM crops

  • Experimental medical procedures

  • Flood defences

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Frage 5 von 5

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Wild animals frequently don’t go near power lines. What did a recent report give as the likely reason?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • It’s the roads alongside them they actually avoid.

  • Flashes of ultraviolet radiation.

  • The electrical hum scares them.

  • The structures block visibility when watching out for predators.

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