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Drawn to Scale

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Measurements, Time and Distance
Drawn to Scale game quiz
"This quiz is about the different scales that are used (or rarely used) in science."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. The Richter scale is the most used scale to measure the intensity of earthquakes. Which of these scales is NOT used to measure earthquakes?
    Medvedev-Sponheuer-Karnik scale
    Mercalli scale
    Ludwig scale
    Rossi-Forel scale


2. Which one of these "ologist"s might use the Schmidt index?
    Entomologist
    Speleologist
    Pomologist
    Pharmacologist


3. The Binet-Simon scale is used to measure what?
    pH
    Water pressure
    Sunlight
    Intelligence


4. The Fujita scale measures how fast the wind speeds are for tornadoes.
    True
    False


5. What natural phenomenon is measured by the Danjon scale?
    Lunar eclipses
    Heat waves
    Wildfires
    Solar flares


6. According to the Torino scale, is something is measured "red" what is in danger?
    Earth
    Nuclear plants
    Your lungs
    Coal mines


7. Musicians should know that what is measured on the Mel scale?
    Loudness
    Accuracy
    Tone
    Pitch


8. Where might you use the Bristol Stool scale?
    Your bathroom
    Your dining room
    Your kitchen
    Your bedroom


9. What scale measures the intensity of the smell of onions and garlic? (Please hold your nose while answering this question)
    Beaufort scale
    Kardashev scale
    Pyruvate scale
    Borg scale


10. Which of these jobs might deal with the Plato scale?
    Bartender
    Astronaut
    Cab driver
    Fireman


11. If a U.S. state measures 1.0 on the Ranney index, then that states is 100% what?
    Answer: (One word (10 letters, starts with D))


12. Which of the following scores "zero" on the Scoville scale?
    Hydrogen
    Bell pepper
    Number 1 pencil
    B flat


13. What might you wear if you score high on the Hamilton-Norwood scale?
    Toupee
    Sunglasses
    Socks
    Elbow pads


14. The Mohs scale measures how hard a mineral is. Diamond scores 10, and Talc scores 1. What scores 5?
    Fluorite
    Apatite
    Topaz
    Quartz


15. Which one of these might be discussed according to the Forel-Ule scale?
    The Black Sea
    QWERTY keyboards
    African elephants
    Microwave ovens


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Compiled May 19 13