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Triviology Trivia Quiz

So many occupations in the world end in ...ology. See if you know these particular ologies and then you may call yourself a Triviologist.

A multiple-choice quiz by mehdi. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mehdi

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,003

Updated
Feb 09 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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5011

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Question 1 of 10

1. Let's start with an easy one! Anesthesiology is the study of what? Hint

Door hinges

Anaesthesia and Anaesthetics

Frogs

Jelly

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Question 2 of 10

2. I was at the tip one day getting rid of some things I didn't want anymore, when all of a sudden I see a man digging around in the trash. What are you doing? I cried in disgust. I'm studying ... replied the man. Hint

Trashology

Garbology

Scavenology

Wasteology

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which of these environments are you most likely to find a dendrologist at work? Hint

In the desert

In a forest

In the sea

In a cave

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Question 4 of 10

4. I was out on Loch Ness one day and I met a man who claimed he was looking for Nessie. "You must be mad" I said. "No" he replied "I'm a..." Hint

Cryptozoologist

Balneologist

Axiologist

Kymatologist

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Question 5 of 10

5. As you might know Muslims follow the word of the Qur'an and to a lesser extent the Sunnah of the prophet Mohammad(pbuh).Can you tell me what the study of Islam is called? Hint

Muslimology

Islamology

Mohammology

Qur'anology

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ufology is the study of UFOs. Are you able to get a degree in Ufology?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Helioseismology is the study of vibrations and oscillations in which celestial body? Hint

The Sun

Alpha Centauri

Jupiter

Venus

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Question 8 of 10

8. I broke my leg last year and needed to have it X-rayed. The doctor who reported my X-ray was an expert in the field of...? Hint

Radiology

Phlebology

Rhinology

Reflexology

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Question 9 of 10

9. You are going on a walkabout through the Australian outback. You will encounter numerous species of venomous spiders and snakes. Which of these people would you take with you in case you are bitten? Hint

Urologist

Toxicologist

Trichologist

Stomatologist

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Question 10 of 10

10. Vulcanology is the study of the sci-fi series Star Trek.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Let's start with an easy one! Anesthesiology is the study of what?

Answer: Anaesthesia and Anaesthetics

An anesthesiologist is the doctor who specializes in this field of medicine. There are two main kinds of anesthesia. These are known as general anesthetic (the kind that puts you to sleep) and local anesthetic (the kind that just numbs the area around the injection site).

Answer: Garbology

Yes believe it or not people actually study rubbish! Garbology is often called dumpster diving, for obvious reasons. Garbology and archaeology sometimes overlap as the only evidence that some civilizations leave behind is their trash.
The word "garbage" is originally the word used for the offal from fowls.

3. In which of these environments are you most likely to find a dendrologist at work?

Answer: In a forest

A dendrologist is an expert in the field of dendrology which is a study of trees and woody plants like shrubs.

4. I was out on Loch Ness one day and I met a man who claimed he was looking for Nessie. "You must be mad" I said. "No" he replied "I'm a..."

Answer: Cryptozoologist

Cryptozoology is the study of animals which are believed to exist but there is no evidence that they do. Animals such as the Loch Ness monster, the Yeti, Bigfoot and even the Cyclops are searched by cryptozoologists from all around the world.

5. As you might know Muslims follow the word of the Qur'an and to a lesser extent the Sunnah of the prophet Mohammad(pbuh).Can you tell me what the study of Islam is called?

Answer: Islamology

The study of Islam is much more in depth than you may think. It contains areas of study such as philosophy, sociology, sitiology, biology and astronomy, these are but to name a few.

6. Ufology is the study of UFOs. Are you able to get a degree in Ufology?

Answer: Yes

Martin Plowman received Australia's first graduate degree in Ufology from the University of Melbourne. He received this honor in August 2008.

(Source: Davis, "Ufology Flies Over The Ivory Tower", io9 Website, Aug 4 2008)

7. Helioseismology is the study of vibrations and oscillations in which celestial body?

Answer: The Sun

Helioseismology is the study of solar pressure waves and not solar seismic activity - there is no such thing. The name is derived from the similar practice of studying terrestrial seismic waves to determine the composition of the Earth's interior.

8. I broke my leg last year and needed to have it X-rayed. The doctor who reported my X-ray was an expert in the field of...?

Answer: Radiology

X-rays were discovered in 1895 by Wilhelm Conrad R�ntgen, who received the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901.

Answer: Toxicologist

The most venomous snake in the world is the Australian inland Taipan snake. The most venomous animal, however, is believed to be the Golden Poison Frog. This frog is only 1.5 inches long and has enough venom in its skin to kill up to 20 humans.

10. Vulcanology is the study of the sci-fi series Star Trek.

Answer: false

It is actually the study of volcanoes, also spelled volcanology.
One of the major areas of research for vulcanologists is the prediction of eruptions; there is currently no accurate way to do this, but predicting eruptions, like predicting earthquakes, could save a lot of lives.

Source: Author mehdi

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