Exhibition：Quizrally Questions and Answers
Online Course
| QuestionExhibitor | Answer | Ratio of correct answers |
|---|---|---|
| Q1. What is the name of the special issue published on the open access journal (PEPS) operated by the Japan Geoscience Union (JpGU)? [F07]Progress in Earth and Planetary Science (PEPS） | SPEPS | 75.0% |
| Q2. ”The hardest bulk material in the world is HIME-Diamond, made of polycrystalline diamond with nano-size grains, developed by the Geodynamics Research Center, Ehime University. This diamond is also called “NPD”. What does NPD stand for? “ [A31]Geodynamics Research Center (GRC), Ehime University, | Nano-Polycrystalline Diamond | 100.0% |
| Q3. To explore how best to utilize the full capabilities of the next-generation extremely large telescope, TMT, an international framework has been established that brings researchers together. What is the correct name of this framework? [A44]National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, TMT Project/ALMA Project | ISDTs (International Science Development Teams) | 84.4% |
| "Q4. Our university was the first in Japan to establish a Department of Earth Sciences.
Which of the following is the correct year of its establishment?" [オンライン展示]Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University | 1949 | 95.3% |
| Q5. Which section's poster has the strata core photo in the research introduction? [A53]NRA JAPAN Division of Research for Earthquake and Tsunami | Volcano and Tsunami | 31.3% |
Course 1
| Q1. Our R/V Hakuho Maru made an ocean-going research voyage in international waters in FY2024. Where was the overseas ports of call? Please select one of the ports of call from the options below. [Univ07]Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, the University of Tokyo | Penang, Malaysia | 92.2% |
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| Q2. By utilizing quantum sensors (SQUID) in transient electromagnetic method (TEM), which is known for its high accuracy, SUSTEM is beginning to be used for geothermal exploration and CCS monitoring. How far has the exploration depth reached now? [A47]SUSTEC | 5000m | 76.7% |
| Q3. In which city will the Annual Meeting of GSJ 2025 be held? [Soc05]Goechemical Society of Japan | Sendai | 100.0% |
| Q4. HIME-Diamond, developed by the Geodynamics Research Center, Ehime University, is the hardest material in the world. Which tool is exhibited in the exhibition booth A-31? [A31]Geodynamics Research Center (GRC), Ehime University, | A pen that can write and draw on glass using HIME-Diamond diamond as a nib | 95.6% |
| Q5. What does the name "KCC", which is jointly operated by Kochi University and JAMSTEC, stand for? [A21]Earth Scientific Drilling Booth | Kochi Core Center | 97.8% |
| Q6. What is the name of the typhoon in the cover photo of Asakura Shoten's new book, "Illustrated Encyclopedia of Typhoons"? [Pub11]ASAKURA Publishing Co., Ltd. | Hagibis | 92.2% |
Course 2
| Q1. SmartSolo is the leader in serving which field? [A34]SmartSolo Scientific | Geoscience | 97.4% |
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| Q2. What is the new analytical service that SGS Beta started offering this year? [A58]SGS Beta | 14C measurements on methane | 81.6% |
| Q3. What is the name of the first Japanese AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) to dive beneath Antarctic sea ice? [A30]Global Antarctic Science | MONACA | 100.0% |
| Q4. Which of the following four countries has an overseas branch office of JAPEX (Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd.)? [A41]JAPEX | the United Kingdom | 92.1% |
| "Q5. Volcanic plumes interfere with aircraft operations and cause damage from volcanic ash.
Which of the following methods was proposed by Suzuki of the Earthquake Research Institute of the University of Tokyo to estimate eruption rates, which indicate the strength of an eruption?(Hint: NLP No.43)" [Univ09]Earthquake Research Institute,The University of Tokyo | Umbrella plume area | 61.8% |
| Q6. What is the main application of Epson's acceleration sensor "M-A370AD10"? [A12]Seiko Epson Corporation | Earthquake observation | 98.7% |
Course 3
| "Q1. At Accel Kitchen, we lend radiation detectors free of charge to junior and senior high school students for measuring cosmic rays and environmental radiation. We also provide online support for their independent research activities.
Approximately how many detectors have been loaned out since 2020?" [Pub04]Accel Kitchen | 300 units | 86.7% |
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| Q2. Which freezes at the lowest temperature? [Soc01|Soc02]The Oceanographic Society of Japan | B. Dead Sea water | 90.7% |
| Q3. One of the major differences between fast (ordinary) and slow earthquakes is the speed at which the rupture spreads on the fault. How fast does a slow earthquake spread? [A40]Science of Slow-to-Fast Earthquakes | The speed of a turtle to a human running | 88.0% |
| Q4. Which of the following initiatives is INPEX working on as lower-carbon solutions by applying technologies developed through their oil and gas development projects? [A60]INPEX CORPORATION | Advanced CCS projects | 96.0% |
| Q5. To explore how best to utilize the full capabilities of the next-generation extremely large telescope, TMT, an international framework has been established that brings researchers together. What is the correct name of this framework? [A44]National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, TMT Project/ALMA Project | ISDTs (International Science Development Teams) | 86.7% |
| Q6. Select the locality of the fossil exhibited at booth A-25 lived. [A25|A26]Kyoto University Geoscience Union | Russia | 93.3% |
Course 4
| Q1. How many satellite characters appear on the SateLife stickers distributed at the JAXA Earth Observation Research Center booth? [A54]JAXA Earth Observation Research Center | 9 | 97.3% |
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| Q2. Please come by the booth of the Japan Association of Mineralogical Sciences! Please choose peridotite - serpentinite (4 of 6 specimens). Which are arranged in order of the amount of olivine? [Soc10]Japan Association of Mineralogical Sciences | olivine rich E > C > F > B olivine poor | 83.8% |
| Q3. ISEE has established a new section that will play a central role in the MEXT Promotion of Development of a Joint Usage/ Research System Project - CURE Program “Trans-disciplinary Network linking Space–Earth Environmental Science, History, and Archaeology (TranSEHA)”. Which of the following is it? [A05]ISEE, Nagoya Univ. | Office for the Promotion of Transdisciplinary Network | 94.6% |
| Q4. Approximately how many SoftBank original reference sites as a GNSS observation network are there in Japan? [A08]SoftBank Corp./ALES Corp./Consortium to utilize the SoftBank original reference sites for Earth and Space Science | About 3,300 sites | 97.3% |
| Q5. For special issues published in EPS, a collection of abstracts (color booklets) of published papers is created and distributed free of charge at conference venues, etc. Which is the latest collection of abstracts being distributed at the EPS booth at JpGU2025? [A16]Earth, Planets and Space | 16th International Symposium on Equatorial Aeronomy (ISEA-16) | 83.8% |
| Q6. What kind of equipment will the sampling kits, displayed at our booth, be attached to? [A59]Marine Works Japan Ltd. | ROV | 93.2% |
Course 5
| Q1. Which phenomenon would have higher detectability by using the borehole fiber optic strainmeter, installed in a deep seafloor borehole by the Deep-sea Scientific Drilling Vessel CHIKYU, than a conventional seismometer? [A22]JAMSTEC/J-DESC/Kochi Univ. | Slow slip events | 98.7% |
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| Q2. fill-in-the-blank question with multiple choices「Find 〇〇〇〇〇〇 to the future of people adn the earth」 [A38]oyo corporation | the best answer | 98.7% |
| Q3. What device was newly developed in the stratospheric microorganism collection experiment "Biopause"? [Univ10]Planetary Exploration Research Center, Chiba Institute of Technology | Descending inertial impactor sampler | 96.1% |
| "Q4. fill-in-the-blank question with multiple choices about porpose of oyo corporation.
「Find 〇〇〇〇〇〇 to the future of people and the earth」" [A38]oyo corporation | the best answer | 98.7% |
| Q5. On which island is the first research institute we visited during the 2024 Hawaiʻi field trip? [Univ02]The International Joint Graduate Program in Earth and Environmental Sciences, Tohoku University | Coconut | 56.6% |
| "Q6. Which of the following subdiscipline of goods does kurumiya
handle?" [Pub33]KURUMIYA accessories inspired by natural science | All options | 96.1% |
Course 6
| Q1. Which of the following is not an official “program” at RIHN? [A10]Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN) | Climate-Resilient Society Development Program | 88.6% |
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| Q2. What is the unique scientific approach used by ELSI to study the origins of life? [A43]Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) , Institute of Science Tokyo | Interdisciplinary research | 94.3% |
| Q3. The four sections that make up the hazard team of Division of Research for Earthquake and Tsunami are: Seismology, Tsunami, Geology, and what's one more? [A53]NRA JAPAN Division of Research for Earthquake and Tsunami | Volcano | 98.6% |
| Q4. The year 2025 is the 150th anniversary of meteorological services in Japan. Which of following meteorological facilities was founded most recently? [A55]Japan Meteorological Agency | Meteorological Research Institute | 85.7% |
| Q5. What is the official acronym of the IODP Expedition 405 by D/V Chikyu for Sep-Dec. 2024? [A20]Earth Scientific Drilling | JTRACK | 91.4% |
| Q6. What is the name of the project carried out for the measurement of the radiocarbon dating of pollen obtained from the geological strata? [A04]Paleo Labo Co., Ltd. | Polaris | 95.7% |
Course 7
| Q1. What is the correct way to read "IODP3" (3 is superscript), the official abbreviation for the International Ocean Drilling Programme which starts in 2025? [A19]Earth Scientific Drilling | IODP-cubed | 91.4% |
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| Q2. What is the pressure when 240 elephants are placed on your fingertips? [A07]Okayama University Institute for Planetary Materials | 120 GPa | 95.7% |
| Q3. ANEMONE DB collects biodiversity data using environmental DNA technology, which allows us to identify species from water samples. As of April 2025, how many locations are included in the database? [A34]SmartSolo Scientific | 1600 | 98.6% |
| Q4. What was the number for the transcription accuracy rate (the percentage of correct transcriptions) at the beginning of Minna de Honkoku? [Pub23]Minna de Honkoku | 0.985 | 84.3% |
| Q5. Beneath the ground, groundwater formed by rainwater seeping in may flow. This groundwater is very important as drinking water and for agriculture. Among geophysical survey methods, there's one that uses how easily electricity flows to find pathways of groundwater. What is this survey method called? [Soc04]The Society of Exploration Geophysicists of Japan | Electrical Resistivity Survey | 97.1% |
| Q6. What is the concept behind the color scheme of the “Geo T-shirt Studio” logo? [Pub03]Geo T-shirt Studio | Session Category of JpGU 2025 | 91.4% |
| Q7. Which of the following is the name of this mineral that can be observed with the stereo microscope ① displayed at the booth? [A15]MEIJI TECHNO CO.,LTD. | pyrite | 94.3% |
Prize Winners
The winners are as follows. Congratulations! Please wait for a while for the shipment. Some of winners may have won a different prize than they requested, because of "Double Chance"| Prize | Name |
| 01.PANCAN(Emergency Food) / Handkerchief | Anomalo Kario |
| 01.PANCAN(Emergency Food) / Handkerchief | ななな |
| 01.PANCAN(Emergency Food) / Handkerchief | H.I |
| 01.PANCAN(Emergency Food) / Handkerchief | りん |
| 01.PANCAN(Emergency Food) / Handkerchief | ハンバーガー |
| 02.PEPS Tote Bag and Novelty Assortment | K. Y. |
| 02.PEPS Tote Bag and Novelty Assortment | いふじはやひと |
| 02.PEPS Tote Bag and Novelty Assortment | bridgmanite |
| 02.PEPS Tote Bag and Novelty Assortment | Anonymous |
| 02.PEPS Tote Bag and Novelty Assortment | Mochizaki |
| 03.Picture book written by Prof. Irifune (GRC ex-Director) and HIME-Diamond ring synthesized at GRC | rint |
| 03.Picture book written by Prof. Irifune (GRC ex-Director) and HIME-Diamond ring synthesized at GRC | mouse |
| 03.Picture book written by Prof. Irifune (GRC ex-Director) and HIME-Diamond ring synthesized at GRC | たけちゃんまる |
| 04.KCC Field Notebook | ひいちゃん |
| 04.KCC Field Notebook | AKI H. |
| 04.KCC Field Notebook | Anonymous |
| 04.KCC Field Notebook | Anonymous |
| 05.Biogeochemistry | 鮭茶漬け |
| 06.Tohoku University PR Mascot Kenichi Merch | Seishin |
| 06.Tohoku University PR Mascot Kenichi Merch | MARI |
| 06.Tohoku University PR Mascot Kenichi Merch | R.O. |
| 06.Tohoku University PR Mascot Kenichi Merch | Yosaku |
| 06.Tohoku University PR Mascot Kenichi Merch | Y.M. |
| 07.Assortment of ISEE novelties | Anonymous |
| 07.Assortment of ISEE novelties | Anonymous |
| 07.Assortment of ISEE novelties | Anonymous |
| 08.golf ball | わた |
| 08.golf ball | BUMPEI |
| 08.golf ball | akiakimimimi |
| 09.Cosmic ray and radiation detector | YK |
| 10.Special eco-bag from the Japanese Society for Oceanography | Anonymous |
| 11.Thirty Meter Telescope 1/250 scale model (3D puzzle) | R.T |
| 12.Stereo Microscope | ハットリくん |
| 13.mug | I |
| 13.mug | あも |
| 13.mug | iyofujiK |
| 13.mug | しゃま |
| 13.mug | Nao |
| 14.Underlay (set of 2) | 唐揚げ |
| 14.Underlay (set of 2) | おく |
| 14.Underlay (set of 2) | マック |
| 14.Underlay (set of 2) | Anonymous |
| 14.Underlay (set of 2) | Anonymous |
| 15.Jadeitite | ぼーちゃん |
| 16.Spinel | Kijibato |
| 16.Spinel | スピネル人間 |
| 16.Spinel | YH |
| 16.Spinel | KK |
| 16.Spinel | なるにい |
| 17.Desk calendar with photos of high-pressure minerals synthesized at IPM. | 匿名 |
| 17.Desk calendar with photos of high-pressure minerals synthesized at IPM. | iyofujiK |
| 18.Geo T-shirt Studio original T-shirts | 某月某日 |
| 19.EPS tote bag etc. | Mochizaki |
| 19.EPS tote bag etc. | いぶ |
| 19.EPS tote bag etc. | マック |
| 20.Radiolarian crochet accessory | Hotty |
| 21.Mars globe | れヴェる |
| 21.Mars globe | オーロラぺんぎん |
| 22.fridge magnet or bag key clip | MJ |
| 22.fridge magnet or bag key clip | rk |
| 22.fridge magnet or bag key clip | Takenoko |
| 22.fridge magnet or bag key clip | Anonymous |
| 23.Original tumbler of Nagoya University | BB |
| 23.Original tumbler of Nagoya University | 匿名 |
| 23.Original tumbler of Nagoya University | かんおん |
| 24.A pair of Wajima-nuri chopsticks | GUCCI |
| 24.A pair of Wajima-nuri chopsticks | 来年も楽しみにしてます |
| 24.A pair of Wajima-nuri chopsticks | ルマンド |
| 24.A pair of Wajima-nuri chopsticks | りょはん |
| 24.A pair of Wajima-nuri chopsticks | RR |
| 25.Cotton Bag | Shige |
| 25.Cotton Bag | RR |
| 25.Cotton Bag | 匿名 |
| 25.Cotton Bag | いぶ |
| 25.Cotton Bag | ぼこし |
| 26.Card set of Meteorological Research Institute | Rint |
| 26.Card set of Meteorological Research Institute | MobiWeather |
| 26.Card set of Meteorological Research Institute | Anonymous |
| 27.Pollen model strap | heyheyこみー |
| 27.Pollen model strap | かずまる |
| 27.Pollen model strap | A |
| 27.Pollen model strap | S.Sato |
| 27.Pollen model strap | めじぇど |
| 28.High-definition large-printed Earth observation image poster | はま |
| 28.High-definition large-printed Earth observation image poster | スライド作り出すと研究したくなる病 |
| 28.High-definition large-printed Earth observation image poster | yama |
| 29.Kyoto Univ. original field notebook and ballpoint pen | BUMPEI |
| 29.Kyoto Univ. original field notebook and ballpoint pen | 天王寺璃奈 |
| 29.Kyoto Univ. original field notebook and ballpoint pen | I.M |
| 29.Kyoto Univ. original field notebook and ballpoint pen | Woody |
| 30.Reusable Bag | ぼこし |
| 30.Reusable Bag | NK |
| 30.Reusable Bag | tan |
| 30.Reusable Bag | るなーまんとる |
| 30.Reusable Bag | Kazuma |
| 30.Reusable Bag | y.o |
| 30.Reusable Bag | ゆきんこ |
| 30.Reusable Bag | summer114 |
| 30.Reusable Bag | KeiH |
| 30.Reusable Bag | LEAS |
| 31.SoftBank novelty set | かずちゆ |
| 31.SoftBank novelty set | Shige |
| 31.SoftBank novelty set | akiakimimimi |
| 31.SoftBank novelty set | buck watch |
| 31.SoftBank novelty set | Anonymous |
| 31.SoftBank novelty set | y@m@ちゃん |
| 31.SoftBank novelty set | こいん |
| 31.SoftBank novelty set | K |
| 31.SoftBank novelty set | H・Y |
| 31.SoftBank novelty set | どんべー |
| 32.mobile battery | おく |