Wikinews:Dynamic quiz/quiz/2008/45

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Last Updated: October 31, 2008

Quiz

1

File photo of Opal.
Image: Chris Ralph/Nevada Outback Gems.

The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has found evidence of the mineral Opal. What does this show?

	There are economically valuable mineral deposits on Mars.
	Water may have existed on Mars much more recently than previously thought.
	This calls into question current geologic theories, as Opal should not have formed on Mars.
	Opal indicates an increased likelihood of a complex underground cave system on Mars.

2 A deadly earthquake hit the Balochistan region of south western Pakistan this week. How many people were reported injured?

	200
	700
	11 00
	23 000

3 What job would United Kingdom professional darts player Kirk Shepard do if he did not do darts?

	Welder.
	Garbage truck driver.
	Doctor.
	Plumber.
	Lawyer.

4 According to Dr. Laxon, "About five years ago, the average projection for the sea ice disappearing was about 2080". What does a new study based on satellite radar altimetry suggest the date of sea ice disappearing will be?

	It's unclear but more to the tune of 2020-2030.
	It's unclear but more to the tune of 2030-2040.
	It's unclear but more to the tune of 2040-2050.
	It's unclear but more to the tune of 2060-2070.

5 At least thirteen bombs were set off in the northeastern state of Assam in India on Thursday. with 77 people have been confirmed killed and between 200 and 300 injured. Which group claimed responsibility for these acts?

	No one has claimed responsibility as of yet.
	Al-Qaeda.
	The Islamic Security Force-Indian Mujahideen (ISF-IM).
	The United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA).