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The rules!
Hi All,We welcome all students from Miami to participate! If you have some free time, we're sure you need a break from school work, give our trivia questions a try. There will be a winner chosen at...
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January's question
1. What does a horologist measure and why does oscillation matter to one?2. What mineral is used to measure vibrations within horological devices, and why? How and why are 'jewels' used in horological...
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February's question
1. What is the common name for this molecule?2. Find an MSDS for this molecule online and please provide us with the URL. You can find MSDS resources on the Research by Subject page for Chemistry.3....
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March Question
1. Which of the following is most likely to use “genetic algorithms” in their work?A) a molecular biologistB) a computer programmerC) a genetic counselorD) a rhythmic gymnast2. What do genetic...
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April Question
1. What is the relationship between lunar distance and Greenwich time? What kind of person would care about such a thing, and why did almanacs play a vital role for such a person?2. What is mean solar...
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Summer Questions
These questions require you to view the display case at the Science Library.1. Three of the specimens in the display are NOT insects - which three (give either a common or a taxonomic name)? (Hint -...
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October Question of the Month
September was a busy month... so we skipped it! Sorry to all who were looking forward to the question. Here is Octobers question.1. What kind of chemical compounds are derived by reacting an oxoacid...
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November's Question of the Month
Are you ready for it? Well here it is!What is the "rule of three" in awarding the Nobel Prize?What are the three kinds of RNA (riboncleic acid) involved in the biochemical process of...
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Take a break, try December's questions!
Do you need a break from studying??? Give these questions a try!1. What are these pictures of? Who coined the term?2. Find a picture of these occurring naturally.3. Find a book that we own on the...
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January's Question
Welcome back! We hope you had a good break, we sure did.Give these questions a try...Each of these figures picture three interconnected rings (topological circles). The rings are inseparable -- none of...
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February Question
We are beginning to get very excited for construction to begin at Laws Hall. The old occupants have moved out and we can't wait to see who moves in!Give these questions a try:1. What is Samuel Spahr...
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March - Vegetation Geography, or Whowas A.W. Küchler
If you're bored over spring break, or need a break from studying afterward, give these questions a try! You may just win a $10 gift certificate to somewhere like the bookstore or Koffenya.A.W. Küchler...
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