GeoQuiz Friday, December 9th, 2005

PREVIEW:

• United States Geography: Before Redwoods Were "Trees"...
  
• World Geography: Honduran Hazards...
  
• Interesting Article: Disney's Sweeney on Top...
  

FACT: Did you know that Disney has four resorts around the world and is about to open its fifth at Hong Kong?

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is a. Living cells in a redwood tree are no older than 3o years.

Today's question: In the 1800's, redwoods were just looked upon as sources of lumber. Today, we are trying to conserve the forests. Not only are we conserving the forests in the northern California area, but the area is also serving as what?

• a. a home for Indian tribes
• b. a national park
• c. a testing ground for land and water restoration
• d. all of the above

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is b. Water pollution is being caused by mining and dumping of heavy metals.

Today's question: Earthquakes are frequent, but generally mild in Honduras. However, hurricanes can be extremely destructive. In 1998, which hurricane severely damaged Honduras, causing 5,600 deaths and approximately $2 billion in damage?

• a. Hurricane Andy
• b. Hurricane Rita
• c. Hurricane Mitch
• d. Hurricane Wilma

WORD OF THE DAY: succor - aid; help; assistance

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051206/ap_en_tv/hollywood_women