Vocabulary 1
Instead of buying a kitten, Jane chose ___________ after she learned how many cats needed homes.
adoption
_____________ could potentially solve the world's water shortage problems if the process weren't so expensive.
Desalination
Why is the gardener relevant to this story?
He kidnaps Buck (and, from there, Buck is sold and mistreated).
They provide steady jobs.
What were the two topics covered for these two stories?
Animal intelligence and Disasters
There is a high __________ for this dress because a famous celebrity wore it recently.
demand
During the country's economic ________, many citizens were unable to pay for basic items like food and medicine.
crisis
What does Buck do when he sense that crossing the ice will be dangerous?
He stays back and refuses to cross.
Name a negative effect of having desalinated water.
Answers may vary.
Who wrote "The Call of the Wild"?
Jack London
The __________ dictator cruelly punished his citizens for the smallest offenses.
ruthless
The cyclist's bicycle tire was flat, so he _________ air into it until he was able to ride on it again.
pumped
Who is Spitz and why does Buck hate him?
Spitz is the lead dog in the group, and Buck hates him because he killed a gentle dog named Curly.
Name the alternative solution to droughts (other than desalination) mentioned in the story.
Another solution was melting snow from mountains.
What city is the desalination plant in?
San Diego
Giving away free muffins seemed ______________ at first, but the new bakery gained many new customers as a result.
counterintuitive
The newborn fawn struggled to stand up on its __________ legs.
scrawny
What does Buck do to mourn Thornton?
He visits the place he died every year.
What factors are contributing to the water crisis (shortage)?
The reasons are population growth and climate change.
What was Buck's original owner's name?
Judge Miller
Compared to other mammals, humans have highly advanced ____________ skills.
cognitive
____________ is often clean because it is filtered through the soil and rocks.
Groundwater
What is the historic event that sets off everything else that happens in the story?
In 1878, gold is discovered in Canadian wilderness, so everyone heads north, which means there is a demand for sled dogs.
Describe the four steps of desalination.
1. Sea water is piper into the plant.
2. Filters get rid of solids and bacteria.
3. Other filters get rid of salt and minerals.
4. The water is treated with chlorine and other minerals to make it taste normal.
What was a synonym for 'desalination plant' provided in the caption of one of the pictures?
reverse osmosis water purification plant