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  1. What is the name given to the phenomenon where a planet passes in front of a star?See the answer
  2. What term describes the explosion of a star at the end of its life, releasing a huge amount of energy?See the answer
  3. What celestial object is known for having a luminous tail, visible when it passes close to the Sun?See the answer
  4. Which “star” is actually a planet, often visible to the naked eye from Earth?See the answer
  5. What celestial phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight?See the answer
  6. What is the name of the supermassive black hole located at the center of the Milky Way?See the answer
  7. What astronomical phenomenon is characterized by the fall of meteoric debris burning up in the Earth’s atmosphere?See the answer
  8. What is the closest galaxy to the Milky Way?See the answer
  9. Which constellation contains the three stars known as “The Three Kings”?See the answer
  10. What is the closest star to Earth?See the answer
  11. Which flower is known for its ability to clean air contaminants?See the answer
  12. Which flower, in addition to its ornamental use, is known for its medicinal properties?See the answer
  13. Which flower symbolizes royalty in many cultures?See the answer
  14. Which flower is known to bloom at night?See the answer
  15. What is the national flower of Japan?See the answer
  16. Which flowering plant can also serve as a natural clock?See the answer
  17. Which flower symbolizes remembrance in many cultures?See the answer
  18. What is the name of the largest flower in the world?See the answer
  19. Which flower is capable of living for hundreds of years?See the answer
  20. Which flower is recognized as the symbol of love?See the answer
  21. Which mushroom is famous for its funnel shape and slightly peppery taste, highly sought after in cooking?See the answer
  22. Which mushroom is highly appreciated in cooking for its taste and texture?See the answer
  23. Which mushroom is recognized for its natural dyeing qualities and antioxidant benefits?See the answer
  24. Which mushroom produces rings sometimes called “fairy rings”?See the answer
  25. Which mushroom is famous for its rapid growth and ability to decompose plastics?See the answer
  26. Which mushroom has been used in traditional Chinese medicinal practices for millennia?See the answer
  27. Which mushroom is considered a delicate delicacy and very expensive?See the answer
  28. Which mushroom is known for its deadly toxicity?See the answer
  29. Which mushroom is known for its ability to glow in the dark?See the answer
  30. Which mushroom is reputed to be the largest living organism on Earth?See the answer
  31. Which spice is the most expensive in the world, often called “red gold”?See the answer
  32. Which fruit is recognized for its ability to ripen after being picked?See the answer
  33. What is the name of the fruit that, when ripe, can be used as a natural substitute for sugar?See the answer
  34. Which fruit is often mistaken for a vegetable?See the answer
  35. Which fruit has a shell so hard that it is sometimes opened with a machete?See the answer
  36. Which edible plant is known for its leaves that close when touched?See the answer
  37. Which exotic fruit is known for its taste that resembles smoked meat?See the answer
  38. Which fruit is known to have the flesh richest in vitamin C?See the answer
  39. Which of these fruits is notorious for its strong and unpleasant smell to many?See the answer
  40. Which fruit is nicknamed “dragon fruit”?See the answer
  41. Which geological process describes the horizontal movement of tectonic plates?See the answer
  42. What type of volcano is generally the largest in volume?See the answer
  43. Which metamorphic rock is formed by the transformation of limestone under high pressure and high temperature?See the answer
  44. What is the geological term for an extremely explosive volcanic eruption?See the answer
  45. Which volcano is known to have caused the “Year Without a Summer” in 1816?See the answer
  46. What type of rock is formed by the rapid cooling of lava on the Earth’s surface?See the answer
  47. What is the main difference between lava and magma?See the answer
  48. Which geological phenomenon is primarily responsible for the formation of mountains?See the answer
  49. What type of rock results from the solidification of a molten substance coming from inside the Earth?See the answer
  50. What is the largest active volcano on Earth?See the answer
  51. Which agricultural technique helps to generate electricity while promoting the growth of aquatic crops?See the answer
  52. What innovative process do some cities use to transform wastewater into renewable energy?See the answer
  53. What unique ability do some plants used in bioenergy have to restore degraded lands?See the answer
  54. What is the main goal of the energy transition?See the answer
  55. Which innovation helps to increase the efficiency of photovoltaic solar panels?See the answer
  56. What challenge is associated with wind energy?See the answer
  57. Which energy technology uses the Earth’s internal heat?See the answer
  58. What is the main advantage of photovoltaic solar energy?See the answer
  59. What is the most used renewable energy source in the world?See the answer
  60. Which innovation allows buildings to produce clean energy while promoting local biodiversity?See the answer
  61. Why is crop rotation important in sustainable agriculture?See the answer
  62. What role do cover crops play in sustainable agriculture?See the answer
  63. What is agroforestry?See the answer
  64. What type of agriculture combines plant cultivation and fish farming in an integrated system?See the answer
  65. Which agricultural practice contributes to carbon sequestration in the soil?See the answer
  66. Which concept promotes the use of local resources and the reduction of food waste?See the answer
  67. Which method is used to grow plants without soil?See the answer
  68. What is the main benefit of organic farming on the environment?See the answer
  69. Which agricultural system mimics natural ecosystems to create self-sufficient systems?See the answer
  70. What agricultural practice improves soil health and reduces erosion?See the answer
  71. What is often the first visual sign of an approaching hurricane?See the answer
  72. Which region of the United States is nicknamed “Tornado Alley”?See the answer
  73. How are tornadoes primarily detected?See the answer
  74. What weather phenomenon is often a consequence of strong hurricanes?See the answer
  75. What atmospheric condition is crucial for the formation of hurricanes?See the answer
  76. What is the main impact of hurricanes on the coastal environment?See the answer
  77. What phenomenon is primarily responsible for the formation of tornadoes?See the answer
  78. What scale is used to classify the intensity of hurricanes?See the answer
  79. What is the name given to hurricanes in the Indian Ocean?See the answer
  80. What scale measures the intensity of tornadoes?See the answer
  81. What large white bird is known for its long spoon-shaped bill?See the answer
  82. Which animal, primarily living on the African continent, is recognized for its distinctive coat made up of vertical stripes?See the answer
  83. What is the largest marine animal currently threatened by climate change and collisions with ships?See the answer
  84. Which animal, known for its long ears and ability to leap quickly, is considered a key species for the biodiversity of North American grasslands?See the answer
  85. Which large bird cannot fly and is known to live on the Galápagos Islands?See the answer
  86. Which animal is known for its slow movement and lives mainly in the trees of tropical forests?See the answer
  87. Which large species of Asian feline is currently considered “endangered” due to habitat loss and poaching?See the answer
  88. Which animal is nicknamed “the panda of the sea” due to its threat of extinction and symbolic importance in conservation efforts?See the answer
  89. What is the largest land mammal currently in danger of extinction?See the answer
  90. What unique behavior do dolphins use to hunt and communicate with each other?See the answer
  91. What effect of climate change has a direct impact on human health?See the answer
  92. What strategy is considered an effective means of combating climate change by reducing greenhouse gases?See the answer
  93. What phenomenon is both a cause and a consequence of climate change, contributing to a vicious circle?See the answer
  94. What is the effect of climate change on the oceans?See the answer
  95. What human activity contributes the most to greenhouse gas emissions?See the answer
  96. What consequence of climate change directly affects freshwater resources?See the answer
  97. What natural process is crucial for capturing CO2 from the atmosphere?See the answer
  98. Which region of the world is already significantly experiencing the effects of climate change?See the answer
  99. Which natural phenomenon is exacerbated by climate change and causes more intense heatwaves?See the answer
  100. Which greenhouse gas contributes the most to global warming?See the answer