GeoQuiz Sunday, January 8th, 2006

PREVIEW:

• United States Geography: Abraham Lincoln...
• World Geography: Petronas Towers...
• Interesting Article: Soda - Cancer or Cure?...

FACT: Did you know that hot water is heavier than cold water?

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is c. Some Native Americans in Minnesota still run casinos.

This week's topic is... Abraham Lincoln!

Abraham Lincoln: Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was the first president from the Republican Party. Abraham Lincoln was president from March 4, 1861, to April 15, 1865, when he was assassinated. During his term, he was a wartime leader for the Union during the Civil War and an abolitionist against slavery. His face is now carved at Mt. Rushmore because he has been a respectful president.

Today's question: Before his presidency, he was offered governorship of the Oregon Territory, but declined because of the fast-growing development of his home, and which state?

• a. Indiana
• b. Illinois
• c. Minnesota
• d. Tennessee

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is c. While 80% of Greece is covered by mountains, 50% is covered by forests.

This week's topic is... Petronas Towers!

Petronas Towers: Once the tallest towers in the world, the Petronas Towers are the tallest twin towers in the world. In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital, they stand on the same spot their were built on in 1998. After being built on the site of a race track, the Petronas Towers are used as offices. They remain a reflection of Maylasia's Muslim heritage.

Today's question: The Petronas Towers were the highest towers in the world until 2003, when which tower in Taiwan was built?

• a. Taipei 101
• b. Lao Mang Tower
• c. Dang Tao Tower
• d. Taipei Tower

WORD OF THE DAY: verbose - wordy

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/20060105/sc_space/sodacancerlinkrevealedasmyth