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  1. 01Which animal is the only mammal that can truly fly?

    1. Bat
    2. Flying squirrel
    3. Sugar glider
    4. Colugo

    Bat

  2. 02What is the largest species of shark in the world?

    1. Whale shark
    2. Great white shark
    3. Basking shark
    4. Tiger shark

    Whale shark

  3. 03Which of the following is NOT a computer science algorithm?

    1. Merge Sort
    2. Bubble Sort
    3. Quick Sort
    4. Float Sort

    Float Sort

  4. 04What is the chemical formula for ozone?

    1. O3
    2. O2
    3. CO2
    4. O

    O3

  5. 05What is the common name of the chemical compound "dihydrogen monoxide"?

    1. Water
    2. Methane
    3. Laughing Gas
    4. Ammonia

    Water

  6. 06Which element is the primary component of the Sun's core fusion process?

    1. Hydrogen
    2. Helium
    3. Carbon
    4. Iron

    Hydrogen

  7. 07What is the name of the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

    1. Photosynthesis
    2. Respiration
    3. Fermentation
    4. Transpiration

    Photosynthesis

  8. 08Which element is the primary component of the Earth's core?

    1. Iron
    2. Nickel
    3. Silicon
    4. Oxygen

    Iron

  9. 09Which type of tree produces acorns?

    1. Oak
    2. Maple
    3. Pine
    4. Birch

    Oak

  10. 10Which animal is the only known species to produce its own vitamin C and does not need it from its diet?

    1. Goats
    2. Humans
    3. Guinea pigs
    4. Fruit bats

    Goats

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