Author Topic: NZLWN Quiz (Read 69992 times)

gabba · « **on:** September 20, 2012, 08:19:38 PM »

Hi all

Thought I would kick off a "Pub Quiz" for everyone to have a go at. I'll do my best to post a question each day that has a weather related theme, and everyone can get a go at answering it. Like all good pub quizes it should create some discussion, and a few creative answers, so don't be shy. First off though some rules:

(a) I don't have a ready list of questions. If anyone wishes to pm me some questions, then I would be grateful, or start your own pub and quiz!
(b) Similarly, and like all good pub quizzes, I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the answers. I'll do my best to get the answer right, but if I'm wrong, don't shoot the quiz master. Most of the questions will come off the internet, which as we all know is the absolute source of all truth in this world

Finally and most importantly, don't be a smartalec, and look up the answers on google etc. Everyone will be able to tell, you will get laughed out of the pub for doing it (or at least told to shout a round), and you won't make any friends with those who are genuinely wanting to enjoy the pub quiz experience.

So that's it, pull up a comfy chair, pour yourself a pint, open some crisps and learn something!

Q1: Which band did Ringo Starr belong to before joining the Beatles?

gabba · « **Reply #1 on:** September 21, 2012, 06:49:07 PM »

Ok, there was one rule I forgot to mention:

YOU GUYS HAVE TO TAKE PART!!!

It's going to get mighty depressing if I end up answering all my own questions!

Answer to last nights question:
A: Rory Storm and the Hurricanes

Ok - hopefully an easier question tonight to get you all in the mood

Q: Explain the relationship between Pressure, Volume and Temperature for a fixed quantity of gas such as air.
ie If volume changes, what happens to pressure for fixed temperature
If volume changes, what happens to temperature for fixed pressure
If pressure changes what happens to temperature for fixed volume
If pressure changes what happens to volume for fixed temperature
If temperature changes what happens to pressure for fixed volume
If Temperature changes what happens to volume for fixed pressure

Deano · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2012, 07:38:39 PM »

Great questions!

Suezy · « **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2012, 08:20:17 PM »

Very good questions Andrew - but more for someone that is proficient with the weather - I only have L plates here and also loaned out my weather books to a 9 year old boy that is studying weather at school last Monday so I cant even cheat by looking them up.

gabba · « **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2012, 09:05:33 PM »

Ahh yes - that's a good point. Feel free to do your own research if you have the resources - just not the internet. That would make things far too easy! So offline resources are fine, or just have a guess!

Suezy - I'll put a question for you up tomorrow night ;-)

TokWW · « **Reply #5 on:** September 21, 2012, 09:25:32 PM »

The combined gas law states:

P1xV1/T1 = P2xV2/T2 which is a combination of Boyle's law, Charle's Law, Avogadro's Law and other's (Boltzman's constant etc).

I'll let folks have a go with that for the various prepositions:

ie If volume changes, what happens to pressure for fixed temperature ?
If volume changes, what happens to temperature for fixed pressure ?
If pressure changes what happens to temperature for fixed volume ?
If pressure changes what happens to volume for fixed temperature ?
If temperature changes what happens to pressure for fixed volume ?
If Temperature changes what happens to volume for fixed pressure ?

gabba · « **Reply #6 on:** September 21, 2012, 10:13:25 PM »

Well done Tokww. Thats one round to you. Bonus rounds for those that want to have a go at the remaining questions!

beteljuice · « **Reply #7 on:** September 22, 2012, 01:50:58 AM »

Out of the top of the beteljuices bald pate ...

Constant Temp

Vol increase = Pressure drop
Vol decrease = Pressure Increase

Constant Pressure

Vol increase = Temp decrease
Vol decrease = Temp Increase

Constant Volume

Temp increase = Pressure increase
Temp decrease = Pressure drop

Constant Pressure

Temp increase = Volume increase
Temp decrease = Volume decrease

It's been a loooong time since I did transposition of formulae.

If I remember correctly isn't the same relationship applied to transformer theory, fluid dynamics and thermal conductivity ?

gabba · « **Reply #8 on:** September 22, 2012, 03:22:05 PM »

Congratulations beteljuice. A Pint of Lager for you!

Today's question:

Who is this gentleman?

TokWW · « **Reply #9 on:** September 22, 2012, 03:48:25 PM »

Clue - NZ or International??

I bet I get this right - it's someone's Grandfather!!

TonyC · « **Reply #10 on:** September 22, 2012, 05:18:25 PM »

Has the look of a retired Academic or maybe an author .............

Mark · « **Reply #11 on:** September 22, 2012, 05:50:54 PM »

Is he still alive?.

Mark · « **Reply #12 on:** September 22, 2012, 07:28:05 PM »

I will have a go is his last name Lovelock. (not the runner)

gabba · « **Reply #13 on:** September 22, 2012, 07:40:28 PM »

Nope - sorry. And he's not my Dad!

iomkiwi · « **Reply #14 on:** September 22, 2012, 07:59:22 PM »

Is it Galbraith? - I think a Professor but of what I don't know

gabba · « **Reply #15 on:** September 22, 2012, 08:26:21 PM »

Nope - okay this one is a bit of a stretch, since the person is not strictly known for meteorological endeavors. However he is well known for his endeavors in another field we talk alot about on this forum.

Mark · « **Reply #16 on:** September 22, 2012, 08:39:37 PM »

Charles Francis Richter.
i did have to look it up.

gabba · « **Reply #17 on:** September 22, 2012, 09:03:48 PM »

Ah, well done. A pint goes to Mark!

gabba · « **Reply #18 on:** September 23, 2012, 06:07:35 PM »

Tonights question is one for all you movie buffs

Q: What is the name of the boat central to the story / movie "Perfect Storm"

Suezy · « **Reply #19 on:** September 23, 2012, 06:32:00 PM »

Have the book Andrew and read it years ago - but cant see to find it. Very gripping book too.

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