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Quiz about Dust is Everywhere
Quiz about Dust is Everywhere

Dust is Everywhere Trivia Quiz


Even if you didn't care about dust, the fact is it is all around you.

A multiple-choice quiz by elainerichards. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
25,788
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
6632
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Question 1 of 10
1. To be considered dust, dust must be which of these? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these items is LEAST LIKELY to be part of a dust particle? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Sometimes particles of dust from southwestern U.S. are carried as far as where? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Is the dust from volcanoes the same as the dust from the ground?


Question 5 of 10
5. A special dust found in Europe, Asia, and North America is a richer soil. What is it called? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Dust is important to man for which of these reasons? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Naturally-occurring dust is helpful to what occupation? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. When did the dust bowl in America take place? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Dust explosion occurs due to which of these? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which famous volcano erupted in 1980 and covered almost half of Washington in dust? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. To be considered dust, dust must be which of these?

Answer: small enough to be carried in the air

2. Which of these items is LEAST LIKELY to be part of a dust particle?

Answer: grass

3. Sometimes particles of dust from southwestern U.S. are carried as far as where?

Answer: New England

4. Is the dust from volcanoes the same as the dust from the ground?

Answer: No

Volcano dust is solid lava that is blown to pieces.
5. A special dust found in Europe, Asia, and North America is a richer soil. What is it called?

Answer: loess

6. Dust is important to man for which of these reasons?

Answer: helps form rain and snow

7. Naturally-occurring dust is helpful to what occupation?

Answer: police

The dust that collects in clothing is valuable evidence in criminal cases!
8. When did the dust bowl in America take place?

Answer: 1930s

9. Dust explosion occurs due to which of these?

Answer: a mixture of air and dust particles catches fire

10. Which famous volcano erupted in 1980 and covered almost half of Washington in dust?

Answer: Mt. St. Helens

Source: Author elainerichards

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