GeoQuiz Saturday, January 28th, 2006

PREVIEW:

• United States Geography: Populous New York City...
• World Geography: Singapore's Resevoirs...
• Interesting Article: Saddam, Defense Team Walks Out...

FACT: Did you know that the hundred billionth crayon made by Crayola was Periwinkle Blue?

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is c. Upper New York Bay provides a natural harbor for New York City and makes it a prominent trading city.

Today's question: New York City is the most populous city in the United States by a huge amount. In fact, its population is more than double that of the second most populous city! Which city is this, with about 3,846,000 people (2004 est.)?

• a. Houston, Texas
• b. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• c. Los Angeles, California
• d. Chicago, Illinois

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is a. Singapore is the capital of Singapore.

Today's question: Bukit Timah is home to some of Singapore's biggest resevoirs. The two resevoirs are divided by a dam that supports the industralization and rapid housing in Singapore. What are the names of these two resevoirs?

• a. Upper and Lower Pierce Resevoirs
• b. Bukit and Timah Resevoirs
• c. Malacca and Singapore Resevoirs
• d. North and South Strait Resevoirs

WORD OF THE DAY: reticient - inclined to keep silent

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060129/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_saddam_trial_12;_ylt=AhXlNdq.ukLiRMeVVvWQj3xX6GMA;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl