CARNIVAL EATS
This Italian-style fried dough pastry, often dusted with powdered sugar, is especially popular at East Coast fairs
What are zeppole?
This spinning ride is known for cars that rotate freely while the platform itself turns and undulates
What is the Tilt-A-Whirl?
This term refers to the central area of a carnival or fair where food stands, games, and attractions are concentrated
What is the midway?
This nautical adjective describes the side of a ship that faces the dock when the vessel is tied up in its usual position.
What is portside?
A predator at the top of its food chain, with no natural predators in its ecosystem, is called this
What is an apex predator?
Despite its name, this carnival pastry contains no animal and is a large flat piece of fried dough usually topped with cinnamon sugar
What is an elephant ear?
Riders are enclosed in cages on this ride, which rotates vertically while also spinning in a long oval motion
What is the Zipper?
This loudly persuasive carnival employee tries to attract customers to a game, ride, or sideshow
What is a barker?
This term refers to the process of boarding a cruise ship at the beginning of a voyage
What is embarkation?
An animal that must eat meat to meet its nutritional needs is known by this term.
What is an obligate carnivore?
This ridged fried pastry, often associated with Spain and Mexico, is commonly served long and coated in cinnamon sugar.
What is a churro?
This classic ride spins groups of riders on arms that also rotate around a central axis, creating a chaotic motion.
What is the Scrambler?
This arcade-style game, often found at fairs, involves rolling balls up a ramp to score points in target rings.
What is Skee-Ball?
Opposite of port, this is the right side of a ship when facing the bow
: What is starboard?
This type of carnivore feeds on dead animals rather than hunting all of its prey live.
What is a scavenger?
This indulgent dessert combines a creamy filling with batter and hot oil for a fairground twist on a bakery favorite.
What is deep-fried cheesecake?
This vertical thrill ride lifts passengers high before releasing them in a sudden descent.
What is a drop tower?
In this common carnival game, players attempt to land a ring over the neck of a bottle or peg.
What is ring toss?
During a safety drill, passengers are assigned to this specific emergency gathering location.
What is a muster station?
: A hunter like a crocodile or tiger that relies on surprise rather than speed or endurance is called this.
What is an ambush predator?
This savory carnival staple is often served on a roll and features sliced peppers and onions with a seasoned link of meat.
What is sausage and peppers?
Sometimes called a music-express style attraction in Europe, this spinning carnival ride name comes from German and means “satellite.
What is the Trabant?
This owner or operator of a booth selling food, drinks, or merchandise at a carnival is called this.
: What is a concessionaire?
This nautical term refers to the rear section of a ship
What is aft?
In ecology, carnivores often occupy a higher position in this feeding hierarchy term.
What is a trophic level?