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General Science 101 Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 3/7/2009
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

An easy cache to find ... but only if you know your sciences.


Since this is the 21st century and geocaching requires the use of some extremely sophisticated electronics, a network of satellites and, not least, a global network of computers (i.e., the world wide web), it doesn't seem too unreasonable to expect you to be able to pass a relatively simple science quiz in order to find this cache.  This is an open book (or open web) exam so, if you're feeling rusty, you'll be graded as much on your ability to research and reason as to remember.  Fair enough?

Now, on to the questions:

Physics

A = the upper limit (theoretical) for the mass (eV) of an electron neutrino, as an integer (round down)

B = average number of neutrons in a hydrogen atom (integer value)

C = number of states of matter (hint: list them)

Math

D = 3! 

E = 32

Biology

F = the order of symmetry of an echinoderm (asteroidea, for example)

Chemistry

G = atomic number of the second lightest of the alkali metals

Anatomy

H = number of appendices found in the normal human body

Astronomy

I = number of planets in our (local) solar system

J = days between the lunar 1st quarter and the full moon

And the answer is:

The cache you seek is a micro hidden at N 47º FA.AGI' / W 122º CH.JHG'

Note: an extraction tool might be useful ... even it it's only a piece of wire.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Qb lbhe ubzrjbex ... be nfx n svsgu tenqre [If you solve all of the clues -- not just the ones you think you need -- this will provide a crosscheck against errors] Thneq Envy Uvqr [Or, if you're absolutely, positively stumped: (]visit link)

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)