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