VOCABULARY quiz
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What is the shaved circle on the crown of the head once worn by monks called?
The name comes from a Latin word meaning "shearing".
Which celestial body does heliophysics study?
Heliophysics also studies the solar wind out to the heliopause and its effects on Earth, such as on the ionosphere and geomagnetic storms. The name comes from the Greek "helios", meaning "sun".
How many hulls does a trimaran have?
3
It has one central hull and two side hulls.
What is the pathological weakening or loss of memory called?
The name comes from the Greek word "amnēsia". Aphasia, by contrast, is a speech disorder, and ataxia a disorder of movement coordination.
In economics, what is a significant decline in economic activity called?
A recession is often said to occur when GDP falls for two consecutive quarters.
What is the upper part of a façade in the form of a low wall or balustrade that hides the roof called?
Which era does a medievalist study?
What is the currency used in Mongolia?
How many musicians are there in an octet?
8
What is the political system in which parliament consists of two chambers called?
The upper and lower houses usually differ in how members are chosen, their number and their powers.
What is cochineal?
This carmine dye (E120) is obtained from cochineal insects living on cacti. In medieval Poland it was made from Polish cochineal.
How many federal states are there in Germany?
You can be off by 2.
16
Germany currently consists of 16 federal states.
What does semiotics study?
It is also called the general theory of signs. The name comes from the Greek "sēma", sign.
What is the currency used in the Philippines?
Diplopia is a disorder of what?
Diplopia means double vision. It can be a symptom of, among other things, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis or the effects of intoxicating substances.
What is the coordination of successive traffic lights that lets you drive through several junctions without stopping called?
How many soloists perform during the recital?
1
Does fermentation take place in the presence of oxygen?
- No
- Yes
What is the lowest diplomatic rank called?
The name comes from French and means "attached" or "assigned".
What is the field of study of the languages and cultures of the Slavic peoples called?
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