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1.

Find the odd one out.
- A.
  
  Calculus
- B.
  
  Cirrus
- C.
  
  Cumulus
- D.
  
  Stratus
Correct Answer
A. Calculus

Explanation
Calculus is the odd one out because it is the only term that does not belong to the category of cloud formations. Cirrus, Cumulus, and Stratus are all types of clouds, while Calculus is a branch of mathematics.

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2.

3 is to triangle as 8 is to?
- A.
  
  Heptagon
- B.
  
  Octagon
- C.
  
  Hexagon
- D.
  
  Pentagon
Correct Answer
B. Octagon

Explanation
The question is asking for a shape that is analogous to the number 8 in the same way that a triangle is analogous to the number 3. The number 3 corresponds to the number of sides in a triangle, so we need to find a shape that has 8 sides. The correct answer is Octagon, as an octagon is a shape with 8 sides.

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3.

What is another name for a bison?
- A.
  
  Zebra
- B.
  
  Horse
- C.
  
  Buffalo
- D.
  
  Cow
Correct Answer
C. Buffalo

Explanation
Another name for a bison is a buffalo.

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4.

Which of the seven dwarfs never speaks?
- A.
  
  Sneezy
- B.
  
  Bashful
- C.
  
  Grumpy
- D.
  
  Dopey
Correct Answer
D. Dopey

Explanation
Dopey is the correct answer because he is the only one among the seven dwarfs who never speaks. This can be observed in various adaptations of the Snow White story, where Dopey is portrayed as a silent character who communicates through gestures and facial expressions.

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5.

What two primary colours when mixed make orange?
- A.
  
  Red and yellow
- B.
  
  Red and blue
- C.
  
  Blue and yellow
- D.
  
  Red and green
Correct Answer
A. Red and yellow

Explanation
When red and yellow are mixed together, they create the color orange. Red is a primary color, meaning it cannot be created by mixing other colors together, and yellow is also a primary color. When these two colors are combined, they produce a new color, which is orange.

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6.

Whose picture is on the American Penny?
- A.
  
  George Washington
- B.
  
  Abraham Lincoln
- C.
  
  George Bush
- D.
  
  Theodore Roosevelt
Correct Answer
B. Abraham Lincoln

Explanation
The picture on the American Penny is of Abraham Lincoln.

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7.

What is another name for the season FALL?
- A.
  
  Spring
- B.
  
  Winter
- C.
  
  Autumn
- D.
  
  Summer
Correct Answer
C. Autumn

Explanation
Autumn is another name for the season Fall. It is the time of year when the leaves change color and fall from trees, and the temperature starts to cool down. Autumn is characterized by shorter days and longer nights, and it is a transitional season between summer and winter.

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8.

What is a baby kangaroo called?
- A.
  
  Kitten
- B.
  
  Wallaby
- C.
  
  Puppy
- D.
  
  Joey
Correct Answer
D. Joey

Explanation
A baby kangaroo is called a joey. This term is widely used and recognized to refer to the young offspring of kangaroos. The word "joey" has become synonymous with baby kangaroos and is commonly used in everyday language and literature.

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9.

How many sides does a snowflake have?
- A.
  
  6
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  7
- D.
  
  8
Correct Answer
A. 6

Explanation
Snowflakes are symmetrical, hexagonal ice crystals that form when water vapor freezes in the atmosphere. Each snowflake has six sides or arms due to the molecular structure of water and the way the ice crystals grow. This hexagonal shape is a result of the water molecules arranging themselves in a specific pattern as they freeze, creating six sides or branches that give snowflakes their unique and intricate appearance.

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10.

If you toss a die and it comes up with the number one 9 times in a row, what is the probability that it will come up with one on the next throw?
- A.
  
  Two in three
- B.
  
  One in two
- C.
  
  One in six
- D.
  
  Five in six
Correct Answer
C. One in six

Explanation
The probability of getting a specific number on a fair six-sided die is always 1 in 6, regardless of previous outcomes. Each toss of the die is an independent event, meaning that the outcome of one toss does not affect the outcome of the next toss. Therefore, even if the die has come up with the number one 9 times in a row, the probability of it coming up with one on the next throw remains 1 in 6.

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