GeoQuiz Wednesday, January 18th, 2006

PREVIEW:

• United States Geography: New York City on Water...
• World Geography: Singapore's People...
• Interesting Article: Baby Sofa Deaths...

FACT: Did you know that forty percent of American adults cannot fill out a bank deposit slip correctly?

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is b. The BosWash megalopolis consists of major metropolitan areas gathered in the northeast.

Today's question: Most of New York City's elevation is safely above sea level, although some parts of it could be threatened if global warming patterns continue. Bordering many bodies of water and sitting on three main islands, New York City is 785.6 square kms land and 428.8 square kms water. What percent of New York City is water?

• a. 35.31%
• b. 34.32%
• c. 41.39%
• d. 26.85%

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is d. Singapore is a focal point for trade and sea routes in southeastern Asia.

Today's question: While the median age of males is 36.4 years and females is 37.07 years, Singapore has a large population for such a small country. Mostly Chinese people with Buddhist religion, Singapore's people have developed a highly successful market with stable prices and a corruption-free environment. About how many people live in Singapore?

• a. 3,989,710
• b. 4,028,650
• b. 4,425,720
• c. 5,927,300

WORD OF THE DAY: perforce - by necessity

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060118/sc_nm/sids_dc