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What is the flowering period of cistus?
1April-June
2September-October
Good Answer!
Cistus is a dicotyledonous shrub of the genus Cistus and the family Cistaceae growing most often around the Mediterranean. They love dry, sunny soils and flower between spring and summer (April-June).
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Cistus is a dicotyledonous shrub of the genus Cistus and the family Cistaceae growing most often around the Mediterranean. They love dry, sunny soils and flower between spring and summer (April-June).
Nature
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In which Californian National Park can you see the Sailing stones?
1Death Valley National Park
2Yosemite National Park
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Sailing stones are a geological phenomenon where rocks move and inscribe long traces in the bottom of a smooth valley without human or animal intervention. Such slippery rock tracks have been observed at Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park, California.
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Sailing stones are a geological phenomenon where rocks move and inscribe long traces in the bottom of a smooth valley without human or animal intervention. Such slippery rock tracks have been observed at Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park, California.
Nature
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Is the caracal related to the lynx ?
2No
1Yes
Good Answer!
In the history of binominal nomenclature, the caracal has been alternately classified in the genera Lynx and Felis, but recent work in molecular biology tends to show that it is a genus in its own right related to the serval and the African golden cat.
Wrong Answer!
In the history of binominal nomenclature, the caracal has been alternately classified in the genera Lynx and Felis, but recent work in molecular biology tends to show that it is a genus in its own right related to the serval and the African golden cat.
Nature
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From which cross of plants does the colza come from ?
2Cabbage and brassica rapa
1Beets and sorghum
Good Answer!
Colza is a plant resulting from a crossing between a cabbage and brassica rapa. It is widely cultivated for the production of edible oil and agrofuel.
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Colza is a plant resulting from a crossing between a cabbage and brassica rapa. It is widely cultivated for the production of edible oil and agrofuel.
Nature
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Which volcano is the deadliest?
1Tambora
2Unzen
Good Answer!
The eruption of the Tambora in 1815 was the most violent volcanic eruption ever known historically, and above all the most deadly.
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The eruption of the Tambora in 1815 was the most violent volcanic eruption ever known historically, and above all the most deadly.
Nature
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What is the scientific name of juniper?
1Juniperus
2Larix
Good Answer!
The botanical genus Juniperus, also called pepper of the poor, scientific name Juniperus, family Cupressaceae.
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The botanical genus Juniperus, also called pepper of the poor, scientific name Juniperus, family Cupressaceae.
Nature
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For what production are oilseed plants specifically grown?
1Oil
2Textile fibers
Good Answer!
Oilseeds are plants cultivated specifically for their high-fat seeds or fruits, from which oil is extracted for food, energy or industrial use by a process called crushing, in which the seeds are crushed and pressed, leaving a co-product called oilseed cake, which is generally recycled in animal feed.
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Oilseeds are plants cultivated specifically for their high-fat seeds or fruits, from which oil is extracted for food, energy or industrial use by a process called crushing, in which the seeds are crushed and pressed, leaving a co-product called oilseed cake, which is generally recycled in animal feed.
Nature
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How many humps does a camel have?
22
11
Nature
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In what ocean does the narwhal live?
1Arctic
2Antarctic
Good Answer!
Le narval ou licorne des mers est une espèce de cétacé de la famille des Monodontidae vivant dans l'océan Arctique.
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Le narval ou licorne des mers est une espèce de cétacé de la famille des Monodontidae vivant dans l'océan Arctique.
Nature
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What is the country of origin of the avocado tree?
2Mexico
1Bolivia
Good Answer!
The avocado tree (Persea americana) is a fruit tree species of the Lauraceae family, native to Mexico and Central America. It is especially cultivated for its fruit, avocados, which are rich in lipids.
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The avocado tree (Persea americana) is a fruit tree species of the Lauraceae family, native to Mexico and Central America. It is especially cultivated for its fruit, avocados, which are rich in lipids.
