Earthquakes and Astronomical Events Quiz

Taiwan has one of the most advanced earthquake preparedness systems in the world, thanks to strict building codes, advanced seismic monitoring, and public education.

A horseshoe-shaped area with high earthquake and volcanic activity.

A significant earthquake in Taiwan causing substantial damage and casualties.

Practices to prepare the public for earthquakes.

Despite substantial damage in the 2023 earthquake, fatalities were low due to advanced warning systems, regular drills, and strong building codes.

A sudden, dramatic increase in brightness from a star in a binary system, caused by an explosion of accumulated material.

A system of two stars orbiting a common center of mass.

A small, dense, hot star that is the remnant of a larger star after it has consumed most of its nuclear fuel.

A large, cool star that is in a late stage of evolution.

A specific nova predicted to be visible to the naked eye between now and September.

A binary star system known for periodic nova outbursts approximately every 80 years.

Periodic bright explosions in a binary star system caused by matter buildup on a white dwarf.

A system with two stars orbiting each other, like T Cor Bor.

A small, dense star that remains after a red giant sheds its outer layers.

Likely soon, before September 2024, but precise timing hard to predict.

EDN aims to decrease plastic production by 60% by 2040.

Items like disposable cups and bags that are used only once and then discarded.

The production of clothing in large quantities with quick turnover cycles.

Tiny pieces of plastic found in the environment, potentially harmful.

Educating people about plastic's health risks.

Alternatives to conventional plastics made from renewable or recycled resources.

Everyday steps people can take to reduce plastic use.

The environmental impact of a company or individual's plastic use.

The environmental problem caused by the excessive use and improper disposal of plastic products.

A global network of over 50,000 organizations working towards environmental goals.

The Earth Day 2024 theme focuses on the harmful effects of plastic on the planet.

Plastic products designed for a single use, often discarded after use, contributing to pollution.

An international agreement aimed at reducing plastic pollution by coordinating global effort.

A significant earthquake that measured 7.4 on the Richter scale.

The earthquake resulted in at least 13 deaths and over 1000 injuries.

The earthquake caused significant damage and destruction to buildings in Hualien.

Taiwan has expertise in earthquake response and mitigation efforts.

A powerful earthquake that struck Taiwan on April 3, 2024.

Chimpanzee territories are not fixed; they are defined by the chimpanzee groups' presence in an area.

Chimpanzees use high ground to assess the risk of conflict with other groups.

Chimpanzees use complex strategies like taking high ground to defend or expand territory; this requires advanced cognitive skills.

West African chimpanzee groups employ similar territorial control tactics as other groups; this was shown in a 2023 PLOS Biology study

Chimpanzees observe from higher ground to assess the risk factor of confrontation with other groups.

First American woman to sail solo around the world nonstop, completing the 30,000-mile journey in 130 days.

The 30,000-mile sailing race around the world without stopping.

Cole Brauer's 40-foot racing vessel used for the solo circumnavigation.

Cole Brauer began from A Coruña, Spain on October 29, 2023 for her historical journey.

Cole Brauer finished second in the 16-person race.

Cole Brauer completed a challenging sailing voyage around three capes.

Sailing Cape Horn is extremely difficult, comparable to climbing Mount Everest.

Brauer suffered a rib injury during her voyage due to a large wave.

Brauer believes her journey can inspire more women to pursue professional sailing.

Cole Brauer originally aimed for a medical career but transitioned to professional sailing.

Chimpanzees use coordinated movements, patrolling territory borders, and listening for rivals to assess risk and expand territory.

The act of chimps increasing the area they control.

Chimpanzees communicate with gestures and vocalizations.

The method used to observe a specific group and behavior through tracking them.

The study was conducted from 2013 to 2016, observing chimps over extended periods.