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Which weather station measures official data for the Netherlands?
KNMI in De Bilt Schiphol Rotterdam Den Helder
What phenomenon occurs when fresh river water and salt seawater meet?
Brackish water formation Eutrophication Acidification Thermocline
What is the main survival strategy of plants during winter?
Reduction of cell water and production of antifreeze substances Acceleration of photosynthesis Increasing the leaf area Deepening the roots
What is characteristic of the Amanita mushroom family?
They have a volva (sheath) at the base They always have pores instead of pictures They only grow on dead wood They always have a hollow handle
Which factor has the greatest influence on wind direction at high altitude?
Pressure differences in the atmosphere Earth's rotation Ocean temperature The position of the moon
Which of these materials is the most energy-intensive to produce?
Aluminium Steel Glass Paper
Which Dutch beetle species depends on dead wood in old forests?
Flying deer Colorado potato beetle Chickadee Ladybird
Which property of water causes ice to float on water?
Water has its greatest density at 4°C Water is always lighter than ice Ice dissolves in water Water only freezes on the surface
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What is special about elephants' baby teeth?
They don't fall out, but wear off They grow throughout their lives They are hollow inside They are magnetic
What adaptation helped sauropods carry their enormous weight?
Hollow bones with air sacs Extra-thick legs Square feet Longer spine
Approximately how many Amur leopards still live in the wild?
About 120-150 About 500-600 About 50-70 About 300-400
What is the staple food of a large anteater?
30,000 ants and termites per day Fruit and leaves Small mammals Fish and crustaceans
Which fish can generate electricity up to 600 volts?
Electric eel (not actually an eel) Electric ray Shark Stingray
Approximately how many facets does the compound eye of a butterfly have?
17.000 1.000 50.000 100
What function do the spots on a whale shark have?
Each pattern is unique, like a fingerprint Camouflage against predators Temperature regulation Attracting food
Which animal uses 'drumming' (drumming) as a means of communication?
Woodpecker Beaver Hamster Mole
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Who developed the first working liquid-fueled rocket engine?
Robert Goddard Hermann Oberth Konstantin Tsiolkovsky Wernher von Braun
Which female pharaoh ruled Egypt for almost 22 years and often wore a false beard?
Hatshepsut Cleopatra VII Nefertiti Ankhesenamun
What was an important consequence of the invention of the steam engine for transport?
The development of railways and steamships The improvement of horse-drawn carriages Building more channels The invention of the bicycle
Which British explorer explored the Amazon and wrote about the electric eel?
Alfred Russel Wallace Henry Walter Bates Charles Darwin Richard Spruce
Which Dutch artist painted 'The Garden of Delights'?
Hieronymus Bosch Pieter Bruegel the Elder Jan van Eyck Rogier van der Weyden
What new form of state system emerged in Italy during the Renaissance?
City State Absolute monarchy Republic of Constitutional monarchy
The invention of wireless telegraphy by Guglielmo Marconi resulted in the first transatlantic radio signal in what year?
1901 1899 1903 1898
Which African leader became known for his non-violent opposition to apartheid and spent 27 years in prison?
Nelson Mandela Steve Biko Oliver Tambo Walter Sisulu
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What does the term 'blindе bulb' mean in tulips?
A bulb that does not produce a flower A sphere without colour A sphere that remains underground A sphere with a damaged tip
What shape did the first Dutch Sinterklaas biscuits have?
Human figures Horses Letters Circles
What is the Dutch equivalent of a referendum?
People's poll Consultative referendum Citizens' initiative People's Assembly
Which island is characterised by its vast curly willow forests?
Terschelling Texel Ameland Vlieland
What was the original meaning of chocolate letters during Saint Nicholas?
Personal recognition and literacy Religious symbolism Wariness to Spain Decorative function
In which month is traditionally the Dutch 'Asparagus harvest' most celebrated?
May April June March
Which Dutch museum is entirely dedicated to the work of a single artist and is located in Amsterdam?
Van Gogh Museum Rembrandt House Museum Municipal Museum Rijksmuseum
Which marine mammal species has recently returned to the Wadden Sea after years of absence?
Porpoise Orca Grey dolphin Northcaper
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Which skater has the most world all-round titles to her name?
Gunda Niemann Karin Enke Yvonne van Gennip Bonnie Blair
Which swimmer held a world record the longest (48 years)?
Janet Evans Katie Ledecky Kristin Otto Dawn Fraser
What is the weight of an official tennis ball?
57-58 grams 60-61g 55-56 grams 52-53 grams
In which year was MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) officially recognised as a sport by the Athletic Commission?
2001 1998 2004 1995
What is the penalty for a third time penalty of the same player?
Red card (permanent exclusion) Another 2-minute time penalty Yellow card Penalty throw
What tactical move is called 'overlapping'?
When a defender runs past a midfielder/attacker When two attackers switch positions When the goalkeeper comes out of his goal When all players stay in their own half
What is the maximum number of timeouts an NBA team can request per game?
7 time-outs 5 time-outs 6 time-outs 8 time-outs
What colour is the traditional volleyball?
White, yellow and blue White and blue Yellow and black Orange and white
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Which country did the Netherlands play its first ever World Cup match against?
Uruguay Argentina Brazil Paraguay
Which Spanish club plays at the Mestalla stadium?
Valencia CF Real Madrid Atletico Madrid Sevilla FC
From what age can players officially play in an eleven-a-side team in the Netherlands?
6 years old 5 years old 7 years old 8 years old
What is a 'spill' in keeper language?
Dropping ball after a save Perfectly catching the ball Ball hit over the crossbar Diving the ball beside the goal
In which stadium does Brighton & Hove Albion play their home games?
American Express Community Stadium The Goldstone Ground Falmer Stadium Withdean Stadium
In which year were women officially admitted to FIFA?
1991 1986 1995 1988
Which goalkeeper scored the furthest goal by a goalkeeper ever measured?
Asmir Begović Paul Robinson Tim Howard Rogério Ceni
Which goalkeeper is considered the best 'shot-stopper' of the 1990s?
Peter Schmeichel David Seaman Fabien Barthez José Luis Chilavert
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Which country has Georgetown as its capital?
Guyana Suriname French Guiana Venezuela
What is Afghanistan's time zone?
UTC+4:30 UTC+4:00 UTC+5:00 UTC+5:30
Which country has a pan-handle stretching south?
Afghanistan Pakistan Iran India
What does a bathymetric map show?
Water depths Tides Water temperature Water quality
What is an endorheic pelvis?
A catchment area with no outlet to the ocean An underground water system An estuary with multiple arms A circular mountain range
In which sea is the deepest point of the Mediterranean Sea?
Ionian Sea Aegean Sea Adriatic Sea Tyrrhenian Sea
Which city became Indonesia's new capital in 2019 to replace Jakarta?
Nusantara Surabaya Bandung Yogyakarta
Which strait separates Europe from Asia?
Bosphorus Dardanelles Strait of Gibraltar Street of Kertch
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Which substance in coffee can cause palpitations in hypersensitive individuals?
Caffeine Chlorogenic acid Trigonelline Quinines
What type of rice is traditionally used for risotto?
Arborio Basmati Jasmine Bomba
From which plant is the spice 'star anise' extracted?
Illicium verum Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Carum carvi
Which fast food chain is known for their slogan 'Better Ingredients, Better Pizza'?
Papa John's Pizza Hut Domino's Little Caesars
What dye gives purple vegetables their characteristic colour?
Anthocyanin Chlorophyll Carotene Xanthophyll
What is the traditional topping of Venezuelan Hallaca during Christmas?
Sultanas and olives Cheese and cream Nuts and honey Peppers and onion
Which vegetable was long considered poisonous in Europe because of the rich families who got sick of it?
Tomato Potato Aubergine Pepper
Which test measures specific IgE antibodies to food allergens?
ImmunoCAP test Skin prick test Patch test Elimination diet
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What was the origin of Rogue's energy-absorption powers?
A natural mutant force manifested during puberty Exposure to mystique's shape-shifting DNA An experimental serum from the Brotherhood Absorbing Ms. Marvel's powers
Which superhero is nicknamed 'The Man of Steel'?
Superman Colossus Steel Iron Man
What is the real name of the supervillain Red Skull?
Johann Schmidt Heinrich Zemo Wolfgang von Strucker Klaus Voorhees
Which team consisted of Timber Wolf, Shadow Lass, and Mon-El?
Legion of Super-Heroes L.E.G.I.O.N. Omega Men R.E.B.E.L.S.
What is Wonder Woman also called because of her diplomatic role?
Ambassador of Peace Goddess of War Princess of Power Guardian of Truth
Which alcohol does Tony Stark prefer to drink?
Whiskey Vodka Rum Gin
Which actor played the role of Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films?
Josh Brolin James Spader Benedict Cumberbatch Michael Shannon
Which DC superhero can become invisible and create force fields?
Invisible Woman (Marvel, not DC) Sue Storm is Marvel This question contains an error There is no DC equivalent
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Which protein is responsible for muscle contraction?
Actin and myosin Collagen and elastin Keratin and fibrin Haemoglobin and albumin
Which disease is characterised by the breakdown of myelin in the nervous system?
Multiple sclerosis Alzheimer's Parkinson's Huntington
Which cranial nerve is responsible for facial expressions?
Nervus facialis (VII) Nervous trigeminal nerve (V) Nervus oculomotorius (III) Nervus vagus (X)
Which substance in red blood cells transports oxygen?
Haemoglobin Myoglobin Fibrinogen Albumin
Which gene is often used as a selectable marker gene for antibiotic resistance?
The ampicillin resistance gene (AmpR) The insulin gene The haemoglobin gene The collagen gene
How many ribs does man have in total?
24 ribs (12 pairs) 22 ribs (11 pairs) 26 ribs (13 pairs) 20 ribs (10 pairs)
What is the function of venous flaps?
Preventing backflow of blood Regulating blood pressure Filtering toxins Producing blood cells
What is the lifespan of an average erythrocyte?
120 days 30 days 365 days 7 days
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Which Pixar film contains a scene that takes place in a dental office?
Finding Nemo Monsters, Inc. Toy Story 2 The Incredibles
In which film does Jason Bourne use a pen as a weapon in a fight scene?
The Bourne Identity The Bourne Supremacy The Bourne Ultimatum The Bourne Legacy
In which Netflix series does Millie Bobby Brown play a girl with telekinetic powers?
Stranger Things Dark The Umbrella Academy Locke & Key
What is the name of Chewbacca's home planet?
Kashyyyk Endor Yavin 4 Dagobah
Which director used only practical effects in 'The Thing' (1982)?
John Carpenter David Cronenberg George A. Romero Stuart Gordon
Which Disney+ original series is set in the Star Wars universe and follows a Mandalorian?
The Mandalorian The Book of Boba Fett Obi-Wan Kenobi Andor
Which film won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2020 and was the first non-English language film to win this award?
Parasite Roma Minari The Handmaiden
Which film features the first successful implementation of Dolby Stereo sound?
Star Wars Close Encounters of the Third Kind Superman Apocalypse Now
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Which Turkish artist became the first woman to win the Turner Prize?
Rachel Whiteread Tracey Emin Gillian Wearing Susan Philipsz
What characterises 'colour field painting'?
Large areas of pure colour Small colour dots Primary colours only Colour gradients
Which civilisation perfected the granulation technique in goldsmithing?
Etruscans Phoenicians Scythians Thracians
What is 'alla prima' painting?
Wet-on-wet painting in one session Painting with fingers instead of brushes Sketch first, then colour in Use primary colours only
Which art movement grew out of photography and tries to depict reality as precisely as possible?
Photorealism Hyperrealism Magical realism New realism
What function did the Pazuzu amulets have in Mesopotamia?
Repelling evil demons Promotion of fertility Curing diseases Guarantee of wealth
What technique did Leonardo da Vinci use for the Mona Lisa?
Sfumato Impasto Pointillism Dripping
Which art movement is characterised by geometric shapes and primary colours?
De Stijl (Neoplasticism) Art Deco Bauhaus Art Nouveau
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What technique is used to track living cells in real time?
Live cell imaging/fluorescence microscopy Histological staining Electron microscopy Autoradiography
What is the main cause of the formation of metamorphic rocks?
Pressure and temperature Temperature only Erosion and sedimentation Volcanic activity
Which botanist wrote 'De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium' on the heliocentric model?
Nicolaus Copernicus Galileo Galilei Johannes Kepler Tycho Brahe
Who discovered the structure of benzene?
August Kekulé Friedrich Wöhler Justus von Liebig Marcellin Berthelot
What is the name of the process by which heavy elements are formed in supernovas?
R-process nucleosynthesis P-process nucleosynthesis CNO cycle Triple-alpha process
Which geologist formulated the theory of continental drift?
Alfred Wegener Harry Hess Marie Tharp J. Tuzo Wilson
Which amino acid is essential for serotonin production?
Tryptophan Tyrosine Phenylalanine Leucine
What is measured with a refractometer?
Refractive index Density Viscosity Conductivity
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What style of music originated in Kingston, Jamaica in the late 1960s?
Reggae Calypso Soca Dancehall
What harmonic innovation did impressionist music introduce?
Use of parallel chords and exotic scales Strict functional harmony Consonant intervals only Baroque counterpoint
Which guitarist introduced the electric guitar to the blues?
T-Bone Walker Muddy Waters B.B. King Albert King
Which composer specifically wrote a concerto for orchestra (not for soloist and orchestra)?
Mozart Bartók Brahms Tchaikovsky
Which sign indicates that a note should be played an octave higher?
8va (ottava) 8vb (ottava bassa) ff (fortissimo) tr (trill)
Which studio technique was made popular by Les Paul in the 1950s?
Multi-track recording Reverb Compression Auto-tune
Which composition technique is associated with the Second Viennese School?
Twelve-tone music Pentatonic scales Modal use Functional harmony
How many beats does a spiked half note have in 4/4 time?
3 count 2 count 4 count 1.5 count
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What does the phrase 'magnum opus' mean?
Main work, masterpiece Major operation Magnetic device Large opening
An 'oxymoron' is:
A combination of conflicting notions A word with multiple meanings An unspoken comparison A repetition of consonants
In 'When you read this, I left', the second verb is in what tense?
Perfectum Futurum exactum Praesens Futurum
Which word belongs alphabetically between 'collective' and 'college'?
collection collaboration colloquium columnist
What is the correct spelling of this technical word?
hardware hard-ware hard ware hardware
The meaning of "vicissitude" is:
A change of circumstances A bad habit A moral conviction A vice or mistake
How do you spell correctly: 'Yesterday ... the sun bright'?
shone appeared sheath shelled
Which Dutch province comes third alphabetically?
Flevoland Friesland Gelderland Groningen
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What form of transport is being considered for future Mars exploration?
Mars long-range aircraft Submarines for subterranean oceans Jet packs for astronauts Maglev trains between bases
Which mission was the first to leave a celestial body in our solar system?
Pioneer 10 Voyager 1 Voyager 2 New Horizons
Which space mission brought down the first HDTV images of Earth?
Kaguya (SELENE) Apollo 11 International Space Station Space Shuttle Discovery
Which space probe photographed Pluto up close?
New Horizons Voyager 2 Cassini Pioneer 10
Which astronaut was the first to cook a complete meal in space?
Samantha Cristoforetti Chris Hadfield Tim Peake Scott Kelly
How many different countries have successfully placed a lander on Mars?
3 countries (US, Soviet Union/Russia, China) 2 countries (US and Russia) 4 countries (US, Russia, China, ESA) 5 countries (including India and Japan)
Which mission discovered the first organic molecules on Mars?
Curiosity rover Viking 1 lander Opportunity rover Mars Express orbiter
What is the name of the largest volcano in the solar system?
Olympus Mons Mauna Kea Alba Mons Mount Sharp
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What is wireless charging in electric cars?
Inductive charging without cable Charging via Bluetooth connection Solar panel charging Charging via WiFi signal
What does a solid white line on the roundabout mean?
You must not cross the line You may cross the line though It is only an advice line The line only applies to trucks
What is the standard cycle time of traffic lights at Dutch intersections in urban areas?
60-120 seconds 30-60 seconds 120-180 seconds 180-240 seconds
What is the difference between a 'gravel bike' and a regular road bike?
Wider tyres and more relaxed geometry Only the colour Gravel bikes have no gears Gravel bikes are heavier
Which car manufacturer developed the first effective four-wheel braking system?
Arrol-Johnston Peugeot Mercedes Renault
What does a blue traffic light with a white arrow mean?
Free passage for public transport Emergency services only Cyclists may pass through Loading and unloading allowed
What is a 'cofferdam' on a tanker?
An empty space between cargo tanks A pumping system A safety deck A storage room
What posture do you take in case of shock (circulation shock)?
Legs up, head down Lying completely flat Sitting semi-upright In foetal position
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What is the sum of all integers from -7 to 12?
50 35 45 40
In what position is the number 197 in the set of all prime numbers?
45 43 47 41
You pay €45 per month repayment on a €3000 loan. How many months does it last without interest?
67 months 65 months 70 months 60 months
A satellite moves in orbit. The highest point (apogee) is 847 km above Earth, the lowest point (perigee) 423 km. What is the difference in altitude?
424 km 434 km 414 km 1270 km
What is the sum of all fractions with denominator 6 that lie between 0 and 1?
15/6 21/6 10/6 12/6
The density of water reaches its maximum at:
4°C 0°C 20°C 100°C
How many metres is one parsec?
3,086 × 10¹⁶ metres 9,461 × 10¹⁵ metres 1,496 × 10¹¹ metres 7.481 × 10¹² metres
How many chi (Chinese length measure) is approximately one metre?
3 chi 2 chi 5 chi 1.5 chi
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What method is used to resolve hash collisions by storing elements in a chain?
Chaining Open addressing Double hashing Quadratic probing
What method does EIGRP use for route calculation?
DUAL Algorithm Dijkstra Algorithm Bellman-Ford Algorithm Floyd-Warshall Algorithm
What is a 'soft delete' in databases?
Marking records as deleted without physically deleting them Delete records permanently but keep backup Delete only the index entries Moving records to an archive database
What is the function of a bowden extruder setup?
It moves the motor away from the print head for faster movements It increases the extrusion temperature It prevents filament clogging It provides automatic bed leveling
Which security vulnerability is described as 'Cross-Site Scripting'?
XSS CSRF SQL Injection DDoS
What term is used for automatic content sharing across platforms?
Cross-posting Scheduling Mirroring Syncing
What does 'cloud economics' mean in the context of IT budgeting?
OPEX model instead of CAPEX for IT infrastructure Only use free services Traditional hardware financing Cryptocurrency payments for cloud services
Which database property guarantees that transactions are fully executed or not at all?
Atomicity Consistency Isolation Durability
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What is the work function of a metal?
The minimum energy to extract an electron from the metal The maximum energy an electron can have The energy required to melt the metal The energy of incident photons
What is Hawking radiation?
Theoretical radiation emitted by black holes Radiation from neutron stars Cosmic background radiation Radiation from pulsars
The magnetic permeability of superconductors is:
Zero Infinite Similar to μ₀ Negative
What is the relationship between pressure and volume in isothermal compression of an ideal gas?
P × V = constant P + V = constant P/V = constant P² × V = constant
What law declares that magnetic monopoles do not exist?
Gauss' law for magnetism Coulomb's law Law of Amps Lenz's law
Which form of radioactive decay results in a change in atomic number?
Alfaverval Gamma Decay X-ray decay Neutron decay
What power do you experience when you are on a merry-go-round?
Centrifugal force Gravitational force Magnetic force Resilience
What is an isothermal process?
A process at constant temperature A process at constant pressure A process at constant volume A process without heat exchange
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At what pH does bromthymol blue change colour?
6,0 - 7,6 3,1 - 4,4 8,3 - 10,0 4,4 - 6,2
Which property explains why diamond is so hard?
Three-dimensional network of covalent bonds Metallic bonds between carbon atoms Strong Van der Waals forces Ionic bonds in the crystal lattice
What is the systematic name for the compound (CH₃)₃COH?
2-methyl-2-propanol 2-methyl-1-propanol Tertiary butanol 3-methyl-3-propanol
How many crystal systems exist in total?
7 14 32 230
Which property of water is responsible for its neutral pH at 25°C?
Equal [H⁺] and [OH-] concentrations High dielectric constant Hydrogen bonds Molecular structure
What is the pH of a 0.01 M NaOH solution at 25°C?
12 2 11 13
What gas is produced during the electrolysis of a sodium chloride solution at the anode?
Chlorine gas Hydrogen gas Oxygen gas Sodium gas
Which aggregation state has the most arrangement of molecules?
Solid (crystal) Liquid Gas Supercritical fluid
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