Get into 2019 with this brain work out! This megaquiz will test your knowledge of all the quizzes we wrote in 2018. The questions are randomly selected, so if you want more questions, you can just reload the page!
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#1. During the time of the dinosaurs, was the Sun brighter, dimmer or the same as now?
Millions of years ago, when dinosaurs roamed Earth, the Sun was slightly less bright.
#2. How many micrometres are there in a millimetre?
There are 1000 micrometres in a millimetre.
#3. Which element is second on the periodic table?
Helium is the second element on the periodic table, as it has two protons.
#4. Ignoring the ankle and foot, how many bones are there in a typical human leg?
There is one thigh bone (femur), a shin bone (tibia) and a bone running behind it called the fibula or calf bone, and a kneecap (patella).
#5. Bos taurus is the scientific name for which animal?
Bos taurus is the scientific name for the cow.
#6. How many legs does a dragonfly have?
Dragonflies are insects, so they have six legs.
#7. If an animal is melanistic, what’s special about it?
A melanistic animal has a lot of the dark pigment melanin, which makes it appear black or darkly coloured.
#8. Which of these is NOT a type of cloud?
Canopus is the name of a star, not a cloud.
#9. Extremophiles are organisms that live in extreme conditions. Where can you find them?
Extremophiles can be found in a range of extreme conditions, including under high pressure, acidic and alkaline conditions, and at extremely high and low temperatures.
#10. What does the letter K stand for as a unit of measure?
K is the symbol for kelvin, the scientific unit of temperature.
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