Results of Survivor Activities
For the tribe name, it seems that Superstes and Vita are the most popular (counting the people who suggested it). Therefore, I shall cast the tie-breaking vote and vote for...
Superstes, since it is directly related to the name of the game (Survivor).
Results for Activity Second Chance will be announced after the coming tribal council.
Immunity Challenge - Academia
Today's Immunity Challenge will test your academical knowledge. Who is the brainiest and most studious one of you? We'll soon find out!
The rules are simple. Attempt as many the following questions as you can and send your answer to me. The person with the highest score wins individual immunity. If there is a tie, the person who sent in his/her answers first wins.
Question 1 - Maths
Solve the equation for 2 cos x + sec x = 3 for 2<x<8. Please show all essential working clearly.
Question 2 - Chemistry
A sample of dilute nitric acid was prepared by adding 7.50g of the impure acid in 500 cm^3 of water. If 18.9 cm^3 of this acid is required to neutralise 20.0 cm^3 of 0.100 mol/dm^3 calcium hydroxide solution, calculate the percentage purity of the solution. Please show all essential working clearly.
Question 3 - Physics
A battery has an e.m.f of 400V and neglible resistance. What is the work done by the battery in driving a coulomb of charge around a closed circuit? Please show all essential working clearly.
Queston 4 - Biology
Explain, with examples, the differences between the following symbiotic relationships: parasitism, commensalism and mutualism.
Question 5 - English
A certain number of the following sentences are incorrect. Identify the incorrect statements and explain why they are wrong.
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The entire army was completely decimated by a nuclear bomb.
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This invention is considerably more unique than the others submitted at the Science Fair.
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Irregardless of what you say, I will never trust you again.
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We were astounded by the enormity of the blue whale.
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Even though his attentions towards her were spurned, he remained nonplussed.
Question 6 - Literature
Give an example of a tragic hero from any work of literature and explain briefly what makes that person a tragic hero.
Question 7 - History
Why did Britain and France follow a policy of Appeasement towards Hitler in the 1930s?
Question 8 - Geography
What are the contributing factors to global warming? What are some of the adverse effects global warming may cause?
You have 24 hours to send in your answers.
EDIT: Changed wording of some questions.
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