Vocabulary Quiz

What is another name for turkey vultures?

• Buzzards

• Hawks

• Eagles

• Falcons

What does the term 'carrion' refer to?

• Fresh fruits

• Dead and rotting flesh

• Healthy animals

• Beautiful flowers

What is 'chilled' in the context of the text?

• A frozen dessert

• A kind of plow with cooled iron

• A cold drink

• A type of ice cream

Where was the luxury car Duesenberg developed?

• New York

• Texas

• Indiana

• California

When are turkey vultures usually silent?

• When they are flying

• At night

• During the day

• When they are feeding

Which family had at least two talented artists?

• Gruelle

• Johnson

• Brown

• Smith

Who was the inventor of the 'horseless carriage'?

• Ford

• Haynes

• Edison

• Tesla

What does it mean to 'tarnish'?

• To become shiny

• To become dull and not shiny

• To become colorful

• To become transparent

What are 'thermals' in the context of the text?

• Warm air currents

• Rainy weather

• Cold air currents

• Strong winds

What does a thermostat regulate?

• Speed

• Temperature

• Volume

• Pressure