Science Christmas Quiz

What is the chemical element used to produce the red colour in Christmas lights?

• Strontium

• Mercury

• Copper

• Sodium

How do Christmas lights produce different colours using different chemical elements?

• Bioluminescence

• Nuclear fusion

• Chemical reaction

• Electroluminescence

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What is the shape of a snowflake based on the physics of its formation?

• Hexagonal

• Circular

• Star-shaped

• Square

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How does the temperature and humidity affect the formation of snowflakes?

• By attracting more sunlight to the crystals

• By determining the color and texture of the crystals

• By determining the shape and size of the crystals

• By causing the crystals to melt immediately

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Explain the process of crystallisation in the formation of snowflakes.

• Crystallization is the process of water turning into gas in the atmosphere.

• Snowflakes are formed when water vapor in the atmosphere condenses into liquid water droplets.

• When water vapor in the atmosphere condenses into ice crystals, it forms snowflakes through a process called crystallization.

• Snowflakes are formed when ice crystals in the atmosphere melt into water vapor.

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What type of plant is mistletoe and how does it obtain nutrients?

• Saprophytic plant

• Carnivorous plant

• Photosynthetic plant

• Parasitic plant

What is the significance of mistletoe in the ecosystem?

• Causes harm to the surrounding plants

• Contributes to the decline of biodiversity

• Provides food and shelter for birds and insects

• Attracts predators that disrupt the ecosystem

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Explain the biological relationship between mistletoe and its host tree.

• Mistletoe and its host tree have a mutualistic relationship where they both benefit from each other's presence.

• Mistletoe is a type of tree that provides shade and protection to its host tree.

• Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that grows on the branches of its host tree, deriving water and nutrients from the host's vascular system.

• Mistletoe and its host tree have no biological relationship and simply grow in close proximity to each other.

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NORAD famously track Santa as he visits all the children on Christmas Eve. What is NORAD short for?

• Northern Office for Radio and Aerospace Defence

• North American Astronomical Defense Council

• North American Aerospace Defense Command

• National Aerospace of American Defense Control

How do Christmas tree farms impact the environment?

• Christmas tree farms reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• Christmas tree farms have no impact on the environment

• Christmas tree farms increase biodiversity

• Christmas tree farms can impact the environment through land use, water use, and pesticide use.

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