Vocab
What is: (n.) a book of maps?
Atlas
In, "Watch Out for Dragons", why is a journey to Komodo impossible by car?
Komodo is an island in Indonesia.
The prize was ___________ to the winner.
a. collapsed
b. demolished
c. reflected
d. awarded
d. awarded
In, "The Lost City of the Incas", how are Cuzco and Machu Picchu connected?
Which word goes with tooth?
a. spade b. clump c. tusk d. stalk
c. tusk
What is: (n.) an imaginary line around the middle of Earth; it is at an equal distance from the North and South Poles
equator
In, "Watch Out for Dragons", how might a deer uses its hooves to defend itself against the dragon?
A deer can use its hooves to kick the dragon.
Whic word goes with listening?
a. invention
b. attention
c. demolition
d. rotation
b. attention
In, "The Lost City of the Incas", why didn't the Incas ever use vehicles with wheels?
The Andes paths were too steep.
What is, which word goes with land?
a. newcomer b. plain c. adult d. tusk
b. plain
hoof
In, "Watch Out for Dragons", how do the lengths of days and nights compare on Komodo because it is fairly close to the equator?
The length of the days and nights is almost equal.
Where will you not see much bustle?
a. on an empty train
b. at a street festival
c. at a crowded airport
d. at noon in the cafeteria
a. on an empty train
In, "The Lost City of the Incas", what is special about the view from a mountain peak?
The Andes mountains can be seen from all directions from the peak.
Which word goes with thanks?
a. caution
b. display
c. curiosity
d. gratitude
d. gratitude
What is: (adj.) not seen or happening very often
rare
In, "Watch Out for Dragons", how does a komodo dragon uses its fangs?
A Komodo dragon uses its fangs to bite their prey.
What is: to make a place one's home?
a. settle
b. mention
c. bustle
d. connect
a. settle
In, "Elephant Country", what kinds of animals do you think live in the clumps of trees on the African plain?
Monkeys and birds can live in the trees.
Which word goes with grown?
a. adult
b. degree
c. newcomer
d. scholar
a. adult
What is: (v.) to destroy or tear something down
demolish
In "Castles of Sand", what are some utensils you would use to build a sandcastle?
You can use a large bucket, a spade, a knife, and some spoons are a good start.
What is: Many countires in South America were once part of the Spanish________.
empire
In, "Elephant Country", how do the adult elephants help the young ones that are returned to Tsavo National Park?
Older elephants become familar and comfortable with newcomers.
Laila watched her cat ____________ the mouse.
a. herd
b. construct
c. absorb
d. stalk
d. stalk