Science & Math
What is radiocarbon dating?
The determination of the age or date of organic matter from the relative proportions of the carbon isotopes (carbon-12 and carbon-14) that it contains. The ratio between them changes as radioactive carbon-14 decays and is not replaced by exchange with the atmosphere.
What is the FOURTH most-spoken language in the world?
Hindi
Name one of the leading two causes of death around the world.
1) Heart disease
2) Stroke
In which year was Beyonce's first solo album released?
A) 2003
B) 2004
C) 2005
D) 2006
A) 2003
"Dangerously in Love" was released June 23, 2003 and debuted at #1 in the UK, USA, Germany, Ireland and Canada
Wayan, Ketut and Putu all contributed towards a charity, giving in the ratio 7 : 8 : 12.
Altogether, they contributed $40,500
How much more did Putu contribute than Wayan?
$7,500.
7 + 8 + 12 = 27
Wayan gave 7/27 which is $10,500 of the total $40,500
Putu gave 12/27 which is $18,000
$18,000 - $10,500 = $7,500
Which of the following languages is the OLDEST (by written record) language that is still in use today?
A) Greek
B) Tamil
C) Hebrew
D) Chinese
E) Farsi
B) Tamil
Official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore
First written record dates back to 2500 BCE
There are only two countries in the world whose names begin with the letter A but DO NOT also end with the letter A. Name both.
1) Afghanistan
2) Azerbaijan
Where was Beyonce born?
A) Orlando, Florida
B) Nassau, Bahamas
C) Houston, Texas
D) Atlanta, Georgia
C) Houston, Texas