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From big cats to tiny sub-atomic particles, this quiz will test your scientific know-how!

 

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#1. Atoms are made of protons, neutrons and electrons. Which are smallest?

Electrons are smaller than protons or neutrons.

#2. Panthera leo is a large, deadly animal. What is its common name?

Panthera leo is the scientific name for the lion.

#3. What does a dendrochronologist study?

1.      Dendrochronologists study tree rings to work out exactly when the tree lived and died.

#4. True or false? Mount Erebus is an active volcano in Antarctica.

Mount Erebus, located near New Zealand’s Scott Base, has a lake of lava in its crater, and regularly throws out rocks or ‘bombs’.

#5. What metal is made from bauxite ore?

Bauxite is typically used to make aluminium.

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4 responses

  1. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    We were talking about classification of living things at home this week. Animals (bees!) in the genus Apis are studied by an Apiarist. Does that mean big cats are studied by a Pantherist?

  2. kris from the msit Avatar
    kris from the msit

    got 4/5 lets go

  3. Moreen Avatar
    Moreen

    Always look forward to my CSIRO – Double Helix emails. Thank you.

  4. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    Leo the lion … why did I not see that 🙁

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