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Dust is Everywhere Trivia Quiz

Even if you didn't care about dust, the fact is it is all around you.

A multiple-choice quiz by elainerichards. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
elainerichards

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
25,788

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
6644

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. To be considered dust, dust must be which of these? Hint

small enough to be invisible

small enough to be seen

small enough to be inhaled

small enough to be carried in the air

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these items is LEAST LIKELY to be part of a dust particle? Hint

pollen

ash

grass

cotton

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sometimes particles of dust from southwestern U.S. are carried as far as where? Hint

New England

All of these

The moon

Outer space

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Question 4 of 10

4. Is the dust from volcanoes the same as the dust from the ground?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. A special dust found in Europe, Asia, and North America is a richer soil. What is it called? Hint

silicosis

duvet

cavalleria

loess

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Question 6 of 10

6. Dust is important to man for which of these reasons? Hint

supplies fields

builds up clouds

nourishes the air

helps form rain and snow

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Question 7 of 10

7. Naturally-occurring dust is helpful to what occupation? Hint

architects

police

landscape artists

firefighters

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Question 8 of 10

8. When did the dust bowl in America take place? Hint

1900s

1880s

1910s

1930s

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Question 9 of 10

9. Dust explosion occurs due to which of these? Hint

dust and air collide in the form of a tornado

a mixture of air and dust particles catches fire

air and dust form a small explosion sound

dust and air produce a dark cloud

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which famous volcano erupted in 1980 and covered almost half of Washington in dust? Hint

Mt. Rainier

Mt. St. Helens

Mt. Steptoe

Mt. Katmai

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. To be considered dust, dust must be which of these?

Answer: small enough to be carried in the air

2. Which of these items is LEAST LIKELY to be part of a dust particle?

Answer: grass

3. Sometimes particles of dust from southwestern U.S. are carried as far as where?

Answer: New England

4. Is the dust from volcanoes the same as the dust from the ground?

Answer: No

Volcano dust is solid lava that is blown to pieces.

5. A special dust found in Europe, Asia, and North America is a richer soil. What is it called?

Answer: loess

6. Dust is important to man for which of these reasons?

Answer: helps form rain and snow

7. Naturally-occurring dust is helpful to what occupation?

Answer: police

The dust that collects in clothing is valuable evidence in criminal cases!

8. When did the dust bowl in America take place?

Answer: 1930s

9. Dust explosion occurs due to which of these?

Answer: a mixture of air and dust particles catches fire

10. Which famous volcano erupted in 1980 and covered almost half of Washington in dust?

Answer: Mt. St. Helens

Source: Author elainerichards

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