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18-11-2009, 09:26 PM   #21

Re: Quiz - Wed 18 Nov 2009


Very close

Limnology is the study of fresh water rivers and lakes.

2 points each.



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18-11-2009, 09:27 PM   #22

Re: Quiz - Wed 18 Nov 2009


Q2 - What is a quant?



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18-11-2009, 09:28 PM   #23

Re: Quiz - Wed 18 Nov 2009


the burying dance .................. Merlin used to do that and Pip does it too - but after they've eaten ........ I did think it meant they didn't like it much!



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18-11-2009, 09:29 PM   #24

Re: Quiz - Wed 18 Nov 2009


Haven't a clue! Relative of a quark?



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18-11-2009, 09:29 PM   #25

Re: Quiz - Wed 18 Nov 2009


Is it a measurement of some sort of quantity? Maybe sampling where a quadrant is used - sort of quantitative analysis?????????? (Guessing here!)



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18-11-2009, 09:30 PM   #26

Re: Quiz - Wed 18 Nov 2009


Of course, a Quant is something I had in the 60's - a Mary Quant hairstyle!



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18-11-2009, 09:31 PM   #27

Re: Quiz - Wed 18 Nov 2009


I always assumed the burying dance meant it was so disgusting that no self-respecting cat would touch it!



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18-11-2009, 09:32 PM   #28

Re: Quiz - Wed 18 Nov 2009


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Originally Posted by angieh
Of course, a Quant is something I had in the 60's - a Mary Quant hairstyle!


A quant (quant pole) is a pole used to propel a barge (barge pole) or punt through water. A barge quant often has a cap at the top and a prong at the bottom to stop it from sinking into the mud. A quant used with a punt is about 4 metres long and made from either wood or a hollow metal, so that in either case it floats if left in the water.

On the Norfolk Broads a quant is used to propel yachts, especially those lacking an engine, when the wind does not suit.

A quant is used not only to propel such craft, but also to steer them by acting as a rudder. The operator of the quant can stick the quant behind the barge or punt to determine the direction of travel.

So no points there



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18-11-2009, 09:33 PM   #29

Re: Quiz - Wed 18 Nov 2009


Well, yes - that's what I wondered! But they'd already eaten it! Reminds me of a young cousin (we are of an age!) who used to say "I'm a good boy, I didn't like it but I ate it!"



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18-11-2009, 09:33 PM   #30

Re: Quiz - Wed 18 Nov 2009


Q3 - From which language is the word Ketchup derived?



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