Daily quiz of October 20, 2026: answers

Here are the questions of the daily quiz of October 20, 2026, with the correct answer and its explanation. Today's challenge is different: put yourself to the test!

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Which quantity measures a body's resistance to a change in its state of motion?

Answer : Inertial mass

Inertial mass measures a body's resistance to a change in its motion.

Which phenomenon describes the accelerating expansion of the universe, attributed to a still poorly understood energy?

Answer : Dark energy

Dark energy is the name given to the hypothetical cause of the accelerating expansion of the universe.

Which South African statesman became the country's first democratically elected Black president in 1994?

Answer : Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first democratically elected Black president in 1994.

Which Portuguese player is the all-time top scorer in men's international football history?

Answer : Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for goals scored in men's international football, with Portugal.

What do we call investing in several types of assets to reduce financial risk?

Answer : Diversification

Diversification involves investing in several types of assets to reduce financial risk.

Which pet belongs to Argus Filch, the Hogwarts caretaker?

Answer : Mrs Norris, a cat

Mrs Norris patrols the corridors and alerts Filch whenever a student breaks the rules; Filch is a Squib, born to wizarding parents but without magical powers.

Which large Mediterranean island is an autonomous region of Italy and is famous for its unique culture and cuisine?

Answer : Sicily

Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is an autonomous region of Italy known for its distinct history, culture, and culinary traditions.

In which US state is Breaking Bad set?

Answer : New Mexico

The story takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where the show was also filmed; the region's desert landscapes are part of its visual identity.

In which game do you build with cubic blocks in an open world?

Answer : Minecraft

Created by Markus Persson and later developed by Mojang, Minecraft was bought by Microsoft in 2014; players explore, gather resources and build freely.

Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?

Answer : On beaches

Females come ashore to lay eggs in beach sand.

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