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Science Quiz # 209/2024
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1
The discovery of what Earth-like planet with the greatest potential for harbouring life found so far, was announced in late September 2010?
Gliese 581 e
Gliese 581 g
Gliese 581 f
Gliese 581 c
2
What is the name of a family of satellites launched since 1995 and operated by Eutelsat, located at 13°E over the Equator (orbital position) with a transmitting footprint over Europe, North Africa and the Middle East?
WorldCom
Hot Bird
Telstar
Intelsat
3
In July 2009, why did Russian physicists begin trying to synthesize Ununseptium?
The Ununseptium mines are running out of ore
It is an undiscovered chemical element
It is a cheap chemical that can be used to cure AIDS
A proposed trade embargo by China
4
Which of these is commonly removed by a dentist?
Piquet
Placket
Plague
Plaque
5
Which of these is a name for a fear of flying?
Pteromechanophobia
Haemophobia
Cynophobia
Mysophobia
