Meteorites on Stamps

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Which country issued the first stamp featuring a meteorite?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. Germany

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States issued the first stamp featuring a meteorite in 1939.

What is the most common type of meteorite depicted on stamps?

  1. Stony

  2. Iron

  3. Stony-iron

  4. Martian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stony meteorites are the most common type of meteorite depicted on stamps.

Which meteorite is the most famous and widely depicted on stamps?

  1. Sikhote-Alin

  2. Tunguska

  3. Chelyabinsk

  4. Campo del Cielo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sikhote-Alin meteorite is the most famous and widely depicted on stamps.

Which country has issued the most stamps featuring meteorites?

  1. Russia

  2. United States

  3. Germany

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Russia has issued the most stamps featuring meteorites.

What is the most common color scheme used on stamps featuring meteorites?

  1. Black and white

  2. Red and black

  3. Blue and white

  4. Green and black


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black and white is the most common color scheme used on stamps featuring meteorites.

Which meteorite was depicted on a stamp issued by the United Nations in 1970?

  1. Sikhote-Alin

  2. Tunguska

  3. Chelyabinsk

  4. Campo del Cielo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sikhote-Alin meteorite was depicted on a stamp issued by the United Nations in 1970.

Which meteorite was featured on a stamp issued by the United States in 1997?

  1. Sikhote-Alin

  2. Tunguska

  3. Chelyabinsk

  4. Campo del Cielo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Campo del Cielo meteorite was featured on a stamp issued by the United States in 1997.

What is the most recent meteorite to be featured on a stamp?

  1. Sikhote-Alin

  2. Tunguska

  3. Chelyabinsk

  4. Campo del Cielo


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chelyabinsk meteorite is the most recent meteorite to be featured on a stamp.

Which meteorite was depicted on a stamp issued by Germany in 1994?

  1. Sikhote-Alin

  2. Tunguska

  3. Chelyabinsk

  4. Campo del Cielo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tunguska meteorite was depicted on a stamp issued by Germany in 1994.

Which meteorite was featured on a stamp issued by France in 1997?

  1. Sikhote-Alin

  2. Tunguska

  3. Chelyabinsk

  4. Campo del Cielo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Campo del Cielo meteorite was featured on a stamp issued by France in 1997.

What is the most common denomination of stamps featuring meteorites?

  1. 1 cent

  2. 5 cents

  3. 10 cents

  4. 25 cents


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

10 cents is the most common denomination of stamps featuring meteorites.

Which meteorite was depicted on a stamp issued by the United States in 1969?

  1. Sikhote-Alin

  2. Tunguska

  3. Chelyabinsk

  4. Campo del Cielo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sikhote-Alin meteorite was depicted on a stamp issued by the United States in 1969.

Which meteorite was featured on a stamp issued by Russia in 1970?

  1. Sikhote-Alin

  2. Tunguska

  3. Chelyabinsk

  4. Campo del Cielo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sikhote-Alin meteorite was featured on a stamp issued by Russia in 1970.

What is the most common shape of stamps featuring meteorites?

  1. Rectangular

  2. Square

  3. Oval

  4. Round


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rectangular is the most common shape of stamps featuring meteorites.

Which meteorite was depicted on a stamp issued by Germany in 1995?

  1. Sikhote-Alin

  2. Tunguska

  3. Chelyabinsk

  4. Campo del Cielo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tunguska meteorite was depicted on a stamp issued by Germany in 1995.

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