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Answer these questions by June 30 and be entered
into a drawing for prizes. All seventh and eighth graders are eligible.
 
Find the answers to these questions by using the library's Electronic Library 24/7 web page.
Click on "Science and Technology" to access the resources containing the answers.
 
1. Astronomers recently discovered a planet that they believe is more like Earth than any other known planet. This planet orbits a red dwarf star called Gliese 581. How big does the AccessScience database say that the planet is in relation to Earth?
 
 
2. Which of the following is a Dwarf Planet:
 

Neptune
Pluto
Venus
Mizar

 
3. The New Book of Popular Science database describes supernovas. What is a supernova?
 
 
4. The Science Online database contains the biography of Sandra Faber. Which prize has she won?
 

Pulitzer Prize
Einstein Prize
Newberry Prize
Bok Prize

 
Your Name: 
 
Your E-Mail Address and/or Library Card Number:
 
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If you win, at which library would you like to pick up your prize?
 
 
 
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Thank you for participating in the scavenger hunt. Good Luck!