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TGV Trivia Game #260 - 06-06-2025

Question 1: What is the name of the international criminal police organization that facilitates cooperation among national police forces?

Interpol, short for International Criminal Police Organization, was established in 1923 and now includes 194 member countries. It facilitates cross-border police cooperation and provides support for organizations that prevent and combat international crime.


Question 2: Where in the human body is the femur located?

The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, connecting the hip to the knee. It plays a major role in supporting the body's weight and allowing for a wide range of motion in leg movement.


Question 3: Which rock is formed by the solidification of lava above ground?

Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed from the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of a planet or moon. It is often found in volcanic regions and is one of the rocks that make up the oceanic crust.


Question 4: Which plant is known for its ability to survive long periods without water?

Cacti are succulents that can store water in their stems and leaves, making them well adapted to arid environments. They are native to the Americas, where they thrive in desert and other dry areas.


Question 5: The Beaufort Scale is used to measure what?

The Beaufort Scale was created by Sir Francis Beaufort in the early 1800s to estimate wind force. It ranges from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane). Originally it was based on the effect of the wind on a full-rigged man-of-war, the main type of ship in the Royal Navy, for which Beaufort was a Royal Navy officer.


Question 6: Where is the largest concentration of ozone found in Earth's atmosphere?

The largest concentration of ozone is found in the Stratosphere, in a region commonly known as the ozone layer. This layer plays a critical role in absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.


Question 7: What is the process by which plants produce food using sunlight called?

Photosynthesis is the process plants and other organisms use to convert light energy into chemical energy that can later be released to fuel the organism's activities. This chemical energy is stored in carbohydrate molecules, such as sugars, which are synthesized from carbon dioxide and water.


Question 8: The Beaufort Scale is used to estimate what?

The Beaufort Scale was developed in 1805 by Sir Francis Beaufort, an Irish Royal Navy officer. It is a measure that relates wind speed to observed conditions at sea or on land. Its initial use was to help sailors judge the wind's force, but it is now used by meteorologists worldwide.


Question 9: Which TV show won the first Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series?

The first Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series was awarded in 1955, and The United States Steel Hour won the award. This anthology series featured different stories and a cast each week and was among the most prestigious of its kind during the golden age of television.


Question 10: Who was the Greek goddess of the hunt?

Artemis is known as the goddess of the wilderness, the hunt, and wild animals, as well as childbirth. She was the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin sister of Apollo. She is often depicted with a bow and arrow.


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