Science in the News Quiz.

Direction: Read the late-breaking science news stories in our Science News section on pages 4-6. Then test your knowledge by answering the questions below. Circle the correct letter

1. A cockroach avoids its predators by
sensing
  a. Sensing heat.
  b. motion.
  c. wind currents.
  d. auras.

2. The two spiked "tails" on the end of
a roach's body are called
  a. cerci.
  b. cowlicks.
  c. cilia.
  d. columns.

3. The Mayan city name Cancuen means
  a. place of big palaces.
  b. place of jade.
  c. place of commerce.
  d. place of serpents.

4. Cancuen lacks trademark Mayan
  a. pyramids.
  b. marble statues.
  c. wall paintings.
  d. teepees.

5. Saturated fat is most commonly
found in
  a. fruit, vegetables, and grain products.
  b. meat, eggs, and dairy products.
  c. shampoo, conditioner, and styling
     products.
  d. gasoline, oil, and automotive
     products.

6. The Philadelphia Eagles drink this
to retain water:
  a. Gatorade
  b. milk
  c. soda
  d. pickle juice

7. Eating the husks from cocoa beans
could prevent
  a. heart disease.
  b. tooth decay.
  c. acne.
  d. chocolate breath.

8. Lobstermen blame this for killing
lobsters in the Long Island Sound:
  a. algae.
  b. swimmers.
  c. pesticides.
  d. cold weather.

9. Lobsters and mosquitoes are both
  a. tasty.
  b. cold-blooded.
  c. arthropods.
  d. scavengers.

10. scientists put two baby sharks in
plastic bags
  a. to replace their egg sac.
  b. just to see what they'd do.
  c. for easy freezing.
  d. to eat later for a snack.

Answers

1. c

2. a

3. d

4. a

5. b

6. d

7. b

8. c

9. c

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