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People's Quiz Questions Batch 18 - BBC

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What 'T' is the name given to the device that turns a heating system on or off at a certain<br />

temperature?<br />

Thermostat<br />

What name is given to the estimate of how much colder it feels when a wind is blowing? Wind Chill Factor<br />

In the British Isles, what 'S' is the largest of the Inner Hebrides islands? Skye<br />

What 'B' is the common name for a solution of salt in water, used in the food manufacturing<br />

industry?<br />

In astronomy, what name is given to the distance travelled by a beam of light in space in one<br />

year?<br />

What is the name of the American Christian evangelist who presented the radio programme 'The<br />

Hour of Decision'?<br />

Brine<br />

A Light Year<br />

Billy Graham<br />

In the New Testament, what was the name of the Virgin Mary's husband? Joseph<br />

What 'P' is the stalk of a leaf called? Petiole<br />

In the plant kingdom, what "A" describes a root that rises above the level of soil? Aerial<br />

Is a wartbiter a type of insect, fish or bird? Insect<br />

What 'S' is the reproductive structure formed after pollination and fertilization in plants? Seed<br />

Cerberus was a dog that guarded the entrance to the underworld in Greek Mythology. How many<br />

heads did it have?<br />

Complete the title of this 1969 hit single by soul singer Marvin Gaye - "I Heard It Through The…"<br />

what?<br />

The Peninsular War of <strong>18</strong>08 to <strong>18</strong>14 was triggered by which French Emperor invading Portugal<br />

and Spain?<br />

The sinister Mr Tod, who appears in several of Beatrix Potter's children's tales, is what type of<br />

animal?<br />

bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz<br />

Three<br />

Grapevine<br />

Napoleon<br />

Fox

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