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SDC Trivia Game #152 - 25/10/2023​

Question 1: If one were to suffer from tinnitus, what part of the body would it affect?

A. Ears

B. Stomach

C. Eyes

D. Legs

Tinnitus is the perception of noise or ringing in the ears. It is a common problem and can be caused by conditions like age-related hearing loss, ear injury, or a circulatory system disorder.

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Question 2: Where was Beethoven born?

A. Vienna, Austria

B. Salzburg, Austria

C. Paris, France

D. Bonn, Germany

Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany in 1770. While he moved to Vienna in his early twenties and spent most of his career there, he maintained a deep connection to his birthplace throughout his life.

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Question 3: How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?

A. Seven

B. Twelve

C. Nine

D. Ten

The United States Supreme Court is composed of nine justices, including one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. Each justice is nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

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Question 4: In terms of production volume, which country is the largest producer of rice?

A. China

B. India

C. Vietnam

D. Thailand

China is the largest producer of rice in the world, followed by India. This is not surprising given that rice is a staple in the diet of most Asian countries.

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Question 5: If you were watching a movie in which the "Sorting Hat" made an appearance, what movie series would you be watching?

A. Harry Potter

B. Twilight

C. The Hunger Games

D. The Lord of the Rings

The Sorting Hat is a magical object in the Harry Potter film and book series. In the story, the hat sorts students at the Hogwarts School into one of the four houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin.

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Question 6: Why is the Sahara desert so dry?

A. Because of the surrounding oceans

B. Because of nearby factory emissions

C. Because it is in a high-pressure zone

D. Because it is at a high altitude

The Sahara desert's location in a high-pressure zone means that the air is descending, which suppresses cloud formation and precipitation, making this region extremely dry.

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Question 7: In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of the harvest and agriculture?

A. Hera

B. Aphrodite

C. Athena

D. Demeter

Demeter, in Greek mythology, is the goddess of the harvest and agriculture, presiding over grains and the fertility of the earth. She is also known for being the mother of Persephone, whose annual descent into the underworld brings about the winter season.

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Question 8: Where is the largest desert in the world located?

A. Australia

B. Arabia

C. Antarctica

D. Africa

Surprisingly, Antarctica is classified as a desert due to its extreme dryness. It receives only an average of 2 inches of precipitation each year (in the form of snow), which makes it the world's largest and coldest desert.

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Question 9: What is the highest-grossing film of all time unadjusted for inflation?

A. Avengers: Endgame

B. Avatar

C. Star Wars: The Force Awakens

D. Titanic

As of now, Avengers: Endgame, released in 2019, holds the record for the highest-grossing film worldwide, surpassing Avatar's decade-long hold on the record. However, when adjusted for inflation, Gone with the Wind still holds the record.

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Question 10: Where is the largest volcano in our solar system located?

A. Jupiter

B. Earth

C. Venus

D. Mars

Olympus Mons, located on Mars, is the largest volcano in our solar system. It stands about 13.6 miles high, which is nearly three times the height of Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth.

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