GeoQuiz Wednesday, March 8th, 2006

PREVIEW:

• United States Geography: Delicate Arch...
• World Geography: World War II...
• Interesting Article: Ex-Apprentice for Congress...

FACT: Did you know that clinophobia is the fear of beds?

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: No question yesterday.

Today's question: The Delicate Arch holds a distinctive shape:

It is a world-famous arch and stands out compared to many other arches in the national park, and perhaps is one of the main contributing factors to the renowned Arches National Park. Because of its shape, it is very different, and was called by cowboys "The _?_" by cowboys due to its shape.

• a. Arch
• b. Chaps
• c. Stirrups
• d. Reins

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: No question yesterday.

Today's question: Study the map and answer the question.

World War II broke out on September 1st, 1939, when Germany invaded an Allied country. Germany invaded which border country that started World War II?

• a. Czechoslovakia
• b. USSR
• c. Poland
• d. UK

WORD OF THE DAY: cogitate - to think; to ponder

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060309/ap_en_tv/people_apprentice_congress

GeoQuiz Tuesday, March 7th, 2006

PREVIEW:

• United States Geography: Refer to Note...
• World Geography: Refer to Note...
• Interesting Article: North Korea Leaving Nuclear Talks...

Today, there will be no questions because of a slight delay. The blog should be ready tomorrow.

FACT: Did you know that the Tokyo World Lanes Bowling Center is the largest bowling establishment in the world, with 252 lanes?

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is c. The underground salt bed helps Arches National Park be so high above sea level.

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is a. Berlin is the capital of Germany is Hamburg is the capital of a free city.

WORD OF THE DAY: probity - complete or confirmed integrity

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060308/wl_nm/korea_north_talks_dc

GeoQuiz Monday, March 6th, 2006

PREVIEW:

• United States Geography: Arches' Size...
• World Geography: Germany's Large Cities...
• Interesting Article: Governor Signs Abortion Ban...

FACT: Did you know that about two hundred babies are born worldwide every minute?

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is a. The 2002 Winter Olympics torch passed through the Delicate Arch.

Today's question: Arches National Park is 119 square miles or 309 square kilometers in size. Elephant Butte, its highest point, and the visitor center, its lowest point, are both above 4,084 feet above sea level. For what reason is Arches National Park so high above sea level?

• a. Colorado Plateau
• b. Lake Mead's evaporation
• c. the underground salt bed
• d. Nevada's Wasatch Range's erosion into the park

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is b. Germany is part of G4 group, which supports each other for bids for permanent seats on the UN Security Council.

Today's question: The five largest cities of Germany are Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, and Frankfurt am Main by population. Which of them is the country's capital and which one of them is the capital of a free city?

• a. Berlin/Hamburg
• b. Hamburg/Munich
• c. Munich/Cologne
• d. Cologne/Frankfurt am Main
• e. Frankfurt am Main/Berlin

WORD OF THE DAY: cadge - to beg

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060306/ap_on_re_us/abortion_south_dakota_9;_ylt=AuiEzWJzaq1qDeKdSCRfXoqB_YEA;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl

GeoQuiz Sunday, March 5th, 2006

PREVIEW:

• United States Geography: New Topic...
• World Geography: New Topic...
• Interesting Article: Cover the Oscars...

FACT: Did you know that the duckbill platypus can store as many as six hundred worms in the pouches of its cheeks?

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: This week's topic is... Arches National Park!

Arches National Park: Arches National Park preserves over 2,000 natural arches, including the world-renowned Delicate Arch. Located in Utah and closest to Moab, Utah, Arches National Park is close to nearby Canyonlands National Park. 733,131 visitors visited Arches National Park in 2004 because of its scenic beauty and continual attractive views.

Today's question: Salt Lake City was host to the 2002 Winter Olympics. As custom, the Olympic torch relay is held on every Olympics, and on the 2002 Winter Olympics, the torch was passed through Arches National Park. Through which main arch did the torch pass through?

• a. Delicate Arch
• b. Double Arch
• c. Landscape Arch
• d. North and South Window Arches

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: This week's topic is... Germany! We will cover Germany in a detailed two-week chapter, mainly dividing it into one week of Germany overall and one week of Western and Eastern Germany.

Germany: After suffering defeats in both World Wars, Germany was broken down into four sectors for the Allies to control. Monitored by the US, France, Britain, and the USSR, the four sectors were divided into sides between the first three and the USSR. Through these hardships, Germany survived to become one of the most industrialized countries in the world today.

Today's question: Germany is a member of the UN, NATO, and the European Union. It is also economically strong and part of the G8 and which other economic G- group?

• a. G3 (Germany, Italy, Austria)
• b. G4 (Germany, India, Japan, Brazil)
• c. G5 (Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, UK)
• d. G5 (Germany, Italy, Russia, UK, France)

WORD OF THE DAY: salubrious - healthful

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://oscars.movies.yahoo.com/

GeoQuiz Saturday, March 4th, 2006

Sorry for the delay!

PREVIEW:

• Test Answers
• United States Geography: New Topic Tomorrow...
• World Geography: New Topic Tomorrow...
• Interesting Article: Chicago: Privatizing Midway Airport...

TEST ANSWERS: Here are the answers from the Quarter 1 Test!

1. a.
2. c.
3. c.
4. c.
5. b.
6. d.
7. b.
8. b.
9. b.
10. d.
11. Bornholm
12. Tropic of Cancer
13. West Virginia
14. Lake George (George also acceptable)
15. Answers may vary. As you can see today, South America is filled with Spanish and Portuguese language. Francisco de Orellana, the first European to go on the Amazon River from the Andes to the sea. Also, Mathias Zurbriggen, the first person to ascend Cerro Aconcagua, even though Swiss, was still European.

FACT: Did you know that George Washington died the last hour of the last day of the last week of the last month of the last year of the 18th century?

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: No question last time.

I promise that I'll begin a new topic tomorrow!

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: No question last time.

Refer to above.

WORD OF THE DAY: ignoble - not noble

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060304/us_nm/transport_midway_dc