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The questions and answers within this quiz were verified and updated in July 2020.

 

From what do we derive the word Volcano?
Vulcan – the Roman god of fire

 

In what year was the last manned mission to the moon?
1972

 

In the periodic table of elements the Atomic number represents what?
The number of protons in an element's nucleus.

 

Who wrote the classic British sitcom Only Fools and Horses?
John Sullivan

 

Although not the largest city, Montgomery is the state capital of which southern state in the USA?
Alabama

 

What shape of valley typically denotes glacial activity?
U shape

 

What do the initials POTUS represent?
President of the United States of America

 

At less than 70 feet in length which tiny ship was nevertheless responsible for helping Columbus to discover the New World.
Santa Maria

 

Which darts player has the nickname of 'The Viking'? a) Martin Adams b) John Anderson c) Andy Fordham

c) Andy Fordham

 

What do you call “a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change”?

A Catalyst