People's Quiz Questions Batch 18 - BBC

What name is given to the shaking of the Earth's surface due to sudden release of stresses in the
Earth's crust?
Earthquake
Are most conifers evergreen or deciduous? Evergreen
Which type of fish migrates to the Sargasso Sea to spawn as an adult? Eels
The Beatrix Potter characters Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-Tail and Peter are all what type of animal? Rabbits
Chloroplasts are only present in which type of cells, animals or plants? Plants
Which type of word puzzle features 'across' and 'down' clues? Crossword
In nature, which gas is converted into organic matter during photosynthesis? Carbon Dioxide
Which tree of the Myrtle family, also known as the gum tree, produces an oil used medically in
inhalants?
Eucalyptus
Name the lead singer of M People who released her solo album 'Proud' in the year 2000? Heather Small
In the rock group The Who, who first replaced the drummer Keith Moon? Kenny Jones
In which decade did the Cuban Missile crisis occur? 1960's
In 1632, which scientist was accused of Heresy before the inquisition for suggesting that the
planets circled the sun?
The Cross of Lorraine, adopted as their symbol by the Free French during World War Two, has
how many horizontal bars?
Galileo
Apart from gravy, which sauce is traditionally served with roast beef? Horseradish
Which US musician famously named two of his children Moon Unit and Dweezil? Frank Zappa
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