Science
Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?
We see lightning before we hear thunder because light travels much faster than sound. Both the flash of light and the sound of thunder are created at the same time by the electrical discharge of a lightning bolt. However, light travels at approximately 186,000 miles per second (300,000 km/s), while sound travels at a much slower speed of about 1,125 feet per second (343 m/s) through the air.
In what country were the ancient pyramids of Giza built?
Egypt
What is the literary device that represents a sound with letters?
Onomatopoeia
In chemistry, what is the name of the process where a solid turns directly into a gas without first becoming a liquid?
Sublimation
The third planet from the sun
The Earth
Why is the sky blue during the day?
Sunlight, which is made up of all the colors of the rainbow, travels through Earth's atmosphere. The atmosphere is full of tiny gas molecules, like nitrogen and oxygen. Blue light travels in shorter, smaller waves, so it scatters much more easily in all directions when it hits these molecules than the other colors. Our eyes see this scattered blue light coming from all parts of the sky, which is why it looks blue.
What ancient civilization was led by Julius Caesar?
The Roman Epire
What is the literary device that uses vivid, descriptive language to appeal to the five senses?
Imagery
In the field of astronomy, what is the "Fermi paradox" and what problem does it seek to answer?
The Fermi paradox is the contradiction between the high probability estimates of the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations and the lack of evidence or contact with them. It seeks to answer the question, "If extraterrestrial life is common, why don't we see any signs of it?"
Which is the biggest ocean in the world?
Pacific Ocean
What process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy? Explain
Plants use a process called photosynthesis. They take in carbon dioxide from the air and water from the soil. Using a green pigment called chlorophyll to capture the energy from sunlight, they convert these ingredients into glucose (a type of sugar for energy) and oxygen.
Who was the last Aztec emperor, who was defeated by the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés?
Cuahutemoc
Most famous writer in México
Octavio Paz
What is the name of the concept in quantum physics which states that two particles can be intrinsically connected in such a way that the state of one instantly affects the state of the other, regardless of the distance between them?
Quantum entanglement
Who did write the novel "Cien años de soledad"?
García Márquez
What is the law of conservation of energy and how does it apply to an everyday system, like an electric light bulb?
The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another. When you turn on a light bulb, the electrical energy that flows into it is not lost. Instead, the bulb converts it into other forms of energy: primarily light energy (what we see) and thermal energy (heat).
What is the name of the historical period in the 18th century where thinkers in Europe and America emphasized reason, science, and individualism
The Enlightenment
What literary genre, characterized by the expression of feelings and emotions?
Poetry
In the field of biology, what is the specific process by which a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells, ensuring each new cell has the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell?
Mitosis
What country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?
Japan
If the Earth suddenly stopped, what would happen to everything on its surface and why?
If the Earth suddenly stopped rotating, everything on its surface—including the oceans, the atmosphere, buildings, and people—would continue to move at the same speed the Earth was rotating, due to inertia. At the equator, this speed is about 1,000 miles per hour (1,600 km/h). The result would be catastrophic: everything would be launched eastward at incredible speeds, causing immense destruction, supersonic winds, and giant tsunamis.
Who was the last Queen of Egypt, famous for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony?
Cleopatra VII
What is the name of the work in which Dante Alighieri travels through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise?
The Divine Comedy
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What act of Prometheus provoked the wrath of Zeus and led to his punishment, and what gift did he give to humanity in exchange for his transgression?
Prometheus provoked the wrath of Zeus by stealing fire from the gods on Mount Olympus and giving it to humanity. This act of disobedience and benevolence was seen by Zeus as a betrayal and the reason for his punishment.