GeoQuiz Tuesday, December 27th, 2005

PREVIEW:

• United States Geography: Hanukkah...
• World Geography: First Ascent...
• Interesting Article: Powell Supports Government Eavesdropping (Yahoo)...

FACT: Did you know that the first paperback book was published in 1935 by Penguin Publishing Books?

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is c. Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates Jesus' nativity.

Today's question: Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday without much religious significance, but of significance because of its closeness to Christmas, which is why it is well known. In Hanukkah, what is the procedure for lighting candles?

• a. Candles are placed left to right and lit left to right
• b. Candles are placed left to right and lit right to left
• c. Candles are placed right to left and lit left to right
• d. Candles are placed right to left and lit right to left

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is a. Cerro Aconcagua is about 6,960 m high.

Today's question: The first ascent of Cerro Aconcagua was made by M. Zurbriggen in what year?

• a. 1903
• b. 1897
• c. 1978
• d. 1797

WORD OF THE DAY: egregious - outrageously bad

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051226/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/powell