The Glitter of Gold and Yellow Quiz

Answer: It gets darker in color

Natural citrine is usually pale yellow in color and is often heat-treated which causes the stone to get darker in color. This is done because darker colors are considered to be more valuable. Most citrine is mined in Brazil but it can be found in locations all over the world.

Answer: Quince

The ancient quince is related to both apples and pears, has a strong fragrance and a somewhat bitter flavor. The quince is usually not eaten raw because of its sour aftertaste. Instead, it is used in jellies, jams, wines, and teas. The seeds of the quince are often dried and then sold as a medicinal remedy for coughs.

Answer: True

Gold chloride is a combination of gold and chlorine. It is used most often in the field of photography but is used in the making of red stained glass also. It can be used to strip gold from silicon chips and other gold plated materials.

Answer: Amarillo,Texas

Amarillo, Texas is often called "The Yellow Rose of Texas" as its name is derived from the Spanish word for "yellow". The largest city in the panhandle of Texas, Amarillo is home to the only nuclear weapons assembly plant in the state. The economy is also supported by a strong meat packing industry, as well as a large aircraft assembly plant.

The name is thought to have originated from the large fields of yellow wild flowers in the area and the yellow soil that is found on the banks of the Amarillo Lake.

Answer: Scotland

First bred in Scotland, the Golden Retriever was bred to retrieve water fowl and is known for its soft mouth. This allows it to retrieve the birds without causing any damage. An intelligent breed, they are often used as guide dogs, search and rescue dogs, and drug detection dogs. They are a friendly, gentle breed that make wonderful family pets, but are not well-suited as guard dogs.

Answer: Daffodil

The national flower of Wales, the daffodil has solitary, yellow (usually) flowers that blossom in the spring. These bulbous flowers have been used for centuries in herbal medicine and are used today to make medication for both cancer and Alzheimer's disease. The daffodil can be found growing on all continents except Antarctica, and are very adaptable.

Answer: False

The Yellow River in China is also known as the Huang He River not the Yangtze River. The Yellow River empties into the Yellow Sea and is the sixth longest river in Asia. Known for its tendency to flood, the Yellow River is nonetheless one of the most important rivers in the country of China both for transportation and agriculture.

Answer: Caution

In racing, when a yellow flag is displayed it is an indication to drivers to use caution and slow down because there is some type of hazard. The yellow flag is usually called a caution flag and can be used to indicate the start of rain, an accident up ahead, or debris on the track.

Answer: Iron pyrite

"Fool's gold" is a term that has been used for iron pyrite for many years due to the superficial resemblance between the two. Pyrite glitters while real gold does not. Gold is soft and bendable, iron pyrite is not. Another way to tell the difference is that gold is much heavier than iron pyrite.

Answer: Primate

The golden lion tamarin is an endangered small monkey found in very small areas of Brazil. It is sometimes called a golden marmoset and it is thought that there are less than 4,000 specimens living in the wild or in zoos. They can be found clinging to the sides of tree trunks and lead a largely arboreal lifestyle.

This small primate eats insects, fruit, eggs, nectar, and the occasional small vertebrate. They usually live in small family groups of about half a dozen subjects.