| Question 1 | Match the countries to the diseases that Dr Meru Sheel has worked on. | Tonga, American Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Domenica
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Tonga – Measles;
American Samoa – Elephentiasis; Papua New Guinea – COVID; Domenica – COVID, Measles, Elephantiasis |
| Question 2 | Why does the approach to vaccination in Papua New Guinea need to be different from the approach in Samoa? | Attitudes in PNG to
immunisation have been more greatly affected by social media and misinformation. |
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| Question 3 | In the Pacific, it is difficult to maintain social distance. Why? | Cultures are extremely warm;
everyone hugs and kisses. |
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| Question 4 | How many planets have been detected so far orbiting around other stars (exoplanets) | 4,201 ( as of August 13, 2020) | |
| Question 5 | Of these exoplanets, how many are orbiting inside binary star systems | About 700 | |
| Question 6 | How many exoplanets orbit around both stars (circumbinary) | About 20 | |
| Question 7 | What year were South African dung beetles introduced into Australia? | 1967 | |
| Question 8 | What problem were dung beetles introduced to address? | a. The warm cloying scent of agriculture
b. Water pollution from cow poo c. Mice d. Beatle tribute bands e. Flies |
Flies.
Beatle tribute bands are NOT a pest/ |
| Question 9 | Which bee’s sting causes the most long-lasting pain? | a. Honey bee
b. Bumblebee |
a. The bumble bee’s sting
hurts more to begin with but disappears more quickly. |
| Question 10 | What is the scientific significance of the following numbers, (chosen by Dramatis Scientificae for their Patreon tiers). | a. 3.14
b. 8 c. 17 d. 26 e. 42 f. 118 g. 451 h. 1022 |
Answers at Patreon.com/dramsci |
