Friday Quiz - March 14th

Question 1 of 5

1

In which constellation can you currently see the planet Jupiter?

Select one of the following:

Taurus.
Gemini.
Aries.
Pisces.

Explanation

Question 2 of 5

1

Some prehistoric insects could have a wingspan of several feet. Why don’t we have insects of that size in modern times?

Select one of the following:

The Earth is too warm.
The air pressure is too high.
The atmospheric oxygen levels are too low.
We shot them all.

Explanation

Question 3 of 5

1

If our blood used copper rather than iron (cyanoglobin as opposed to haemoglobin), what colour would it be?

Select one of the following:

Green.
Blue.
Red.
Yellow.

Explanation

Question 4 of 5

1

If you were on the pavement (or sidewalk I guess) by the Empire State Building and were hit on the head by a penny dropped from the top, what would happen to you?

Select one of the following:

It would kill you.
It would cause a nasty gash but probably wouldn't be fatal.
It might hurt a bit.
You would barely feel it.

Explanation

Question 5 of 5

1

What is Mycology the study of?

Select one of the following:

Butterflies.
Metals.
Hibernation habits.
Fungi.

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Friday Quiz - March 14th

Question 1 of 5

In which constellation can you currently see the planet Jupiter?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 5

Some prehistoric insects could have a wingspan of several feet. Why don’t we have insects of that size in modern times?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 5

If our blood used copper rather than iron (cyanoglobin as opposed to haemoglobin), what colour would it be?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 5

If you were on the pavement (or sidewalk I guess) by the Empire State Building and were hit on the head by a penny dropped from the top, what would happen to you?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 5

What is Mycology the study of?

Select one of the following:

Explanation