GeoQuiz Saturday, December 24th, 2005

PREVIEW:

• United States Geography: Dayton's Demographics...
• World Geography: Alberta's Demographics...
• Interesting Article: Foreign Film Disqualified for Oscars...

FACT: Did you know that, in Baravia, beer is not considered an alcoholic drink, but rather a staple food?

UNITED STATES GEOGRPAHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is a. Dayton, Ohio, lies in the west-central region of Ohio.

Today's question: Dayton has thousands of people and a growing population. Of this population, which race is dominant in numbers?

• a. Caucasian
• b. African American
• c. Asian American
• d. Hispanic

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is d. Alberta borders Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, and British Columbia.

Today's question: Alberta has a predominant Caucasian population. Of Alberta's population, what percent of it is Caucasian?

• a. 74.6%
• b. 88.8%
• c. 79.3%
• d. 87.3%

WORD OF THE DAY: expeditious - one who acts with speed or efficiency

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051222/ennew_afp/afpentertainmentus_051222194702