Interesting Facts Quiz 3


  1. Some whales can remain submerged for up to two hours. How are they able to do that?
a. whales' extra large lungs store air
b. whales have more blood in relation to body mass than do most animals; oxygen is stored in blood
c. whales store oxygen in special sack-like organs
d. a, b and c
e. some other reasons

  1. Which kills more people in one year?
a. sharks
b. bees
c. snakes

  1. What is the most common illegal act?
a. bribery
b. illegal gambling
c. it depends who you ask
d. tax evasion
e. theft

  1. What is the world's most common virus?
a. influenza
b. the common cold
c. herpes
d. HIV


  1. Which organ is the largest human internal organ?
a. stomach
b. small intestines
c. large intestines
d. lungs
d. liver


  1. What is the moral in the movie The Wizard of Ozz?
a. People that you care about is what's most important in your life.
b. If you aren't happy where you are, you probably won't be happy somewhere else.
c. You can achieve goals such as courage, love and character by making an effort to develop those traits.
d. all of the above

  1. Who are more likely to be struck by lightning, men or women?
a. both have the same chances
b. men
c. women

  1. About 5 thousand years ago, an invention marked the beginning of agricultural civilization. Name this device.
a. grain harvester
b. wagon
c. hose
d. plow
e. cordiage(string, twine and rope)

  1. According to a number of public opinion polls what was the greatest invention of the 20th century?
a. light bulb, automobile
b. computers, television
c. transistor, antibotics


  1. According to the National Academy of Engineering, what is the most important engineering achievement of the 20th century?
a. highways
b. internet
c. electric power
d. water supply/treatment



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