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Mystery Sort of Arbitrary Musings Quiz

Why 'Arbitrary Musings'? This was the best way I could find to describe the disconnect between the subjects in this quiz. I hope you enjoy the challenge of what you find here.

by FussBudget. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Headwater

Answer: River Parts

Also known as the source, this is the very beginning of the river, often originating in mountains or highlands.

2. Riparian Zone

Answer: River Parts

The living edge where a riverbank meets the surrounding land. It supports plant life like reeds and trees, and provides habitats for aquatic and terrestrial wildlife.

3. Oxbow

Answer: River Parts

A curved, crescent-shaped lake formed when a sharp meander of the river is cut off from the main flow due to shifting sediment.

4. Delta

Answer: River Parts

A fan-shaped landmass formed at the river's mouth by the heavy deposit of sediment as the water's flow slows down.

5. Tube

Answer: Submarine parts

A cylinder in the bow or stern used to launch torpedoes, mines or missiles.

6. Conn

Answer: Submarine parts

The location of the officer giving directions for the operation of the vessel. Short for 'Conduct'.

7. Mess

Answer: Submarine parts

A cramped place used for socialising, dining and meetings.

8. Psalm

Answer: Silent First Letters

Silent P. Means a sacred song used to praise a deity.

9. Knell

Answer: Silent First Letters

Silent K. Denotes the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral. Also means the end of something.

10. Honesty

Answer: Silent First Letters

Silent H. Denotes the quality of being honest.

11. Wreath

Answer: Silent First Letters

Silent W. A flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage/flowers for ornamental purposes.

12. Rotation

Answer: Volleyball Terms

A rotation is the clockwise movement of players around the court after their team wins the right to serve.

13. Set

Answer: Volleyball Terms

A set is a precise overhead pass with the fingertips used to position the ball perfectly for an attacker to spike.

14. Sideout

Answer: Volleyball Terms

The sideout occurs when the receiving team wins the rally and earns the right to serve the next ball.

15. Campfire

Answer: Volleyball Terms

A campfire is a colloquial saying meaning when a ball lands in the middle of several players who all watch it hit the floor.

16. Vent

Answer: Submarine parts

A valve fitted to the top of the ballast tanks to let air escape. Dive, Dive!

Source: Author FussBudget

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