GeoQuiz Thursday, December 22nd, 2005

PREVIEW:

• United States Geography: Dayton of Many Firsts...
• World Geography: Alberta's History...
• Interesting Article: X-Rays Can Detect Lung Cancer Early...

FACT: Did you know that the number one cause of blindness in the United States is diabetes?

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is c. Dayton is like a gem in its beauty, wealth, and refinement.

Today's question: Dayton is the home of many firsts. It was the first city in the United States to adopt the council-manager system of city government. Also, it was one of the first to offer and still offers what service?

• a. Airport Checker Cab (to and from the airport)
• b. Subway systems
• c. Electric trolley bus systems
• d. none of the above

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is b. Alberta leads in beekeeping against all of the other provinces of Canada.

Today's question: At the time of the incorporation of Hudson's Bay Company in 1670, Alberta was still part's of Rupert's Land. Not until 1731 did the French begin to settle in the northwest, settling communities. Along with what action did the squabbling between the British and French over the area cease?

• a. the establishment of trading posts near Edmonton and up north
• b. the building of two military forts, Fort Athabasca and Fort Chipewyan
• c. the French-Indian war
• d. the possession of Lake Athabasca as a major naval station

WORD OF THE DAY: ribald - characterized by using vulgar humor

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051220/ap_on_he_me/lung_cancer