GeoQuiz Wednesday, December 28th, 2005

PREVIEW:

• United States Geography: Kwanzaa...
• World Geography: Location Location Location...
• Interesting Article: Antidepressants and Brain Cells...

FACT: Did you know that on the new hundred dollar bill, the time on the clock tower of Independence Hall is 4:10?

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is b. During Hanukkah, candles are placed left to right and lit right to left because Jews believe that new is better.

Today's question: Kwanzaa focuses on African cultural connectedness and also Nguzo Saba, which means what?

• a. "The Seven Principles"
• b. "The Cultural Spirit"
• c. "The People's Gathering"
• d. "The Cultural Connection"

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is b. M. Zurbriggen made the first ascent of Cerro Aconcagua in 1897.

Today's question: Cerro Aconcagua is located almost on the border of Chile and Argentina. In which country is it located?

• a. Chile
• b. Argentina

WORD OF THE DAY: callow - immature, lacking experience or experienced perception

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20051228/hl_hsn/antidepressantsmayspurbraincellgrowth