Eponyms Quiz 2

1. atlas - Why might someone need to consult an atlas?: a) to find the definition of a verb b) to learn the name of a mountain c) to find the temperature of a city

2. braille - How do blind people read braille?: a) They detect small lights that form symbols. b) They listen to recorded messages. c) They touch raised dots that represent letters.

3. Celsius - If the temperature outside is 1°C, it's: a) very cold b) mild c) boiling

4. Fahrenheit - What is freezing point on a Fahrenheit thermometer?: a) 0° b) 32° c) 180°

5. guppy - Why do aquariums often have too many guppies?: a) Guppies reproduce quickly. b) Guppies are colourful. c) Guppies eat a lot.

6. hoover - You would normally use a hoover to: a) create a vacuum b) clean the floor c) spray powder

7. Morse code - How can you decode printed Morse code?: a) by the dots and dashes that represent letters b) by the clicks and beeps that represent sounds c) by people's voices that come through the wires

8. petri dish - Where would you most likely find a petri dish?: a) in a dissected animal b) in a household dishwasher c) in a science laboratory

9. volt - If amps measure the amount of electricity used, what do volts measure?: a) the force of electricity b) the length of electricity c) the speed of electricity

10. watt - Which is usually measured in watts?: a) lightbulb power b) car speed c) lightning