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

GeoQuiz Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

PREVIEW:

• Quarter 1 Test

QUARTER 1 TEST: Our first quarter test (and first ever test) will be taken today. Questions will be given tomorrow on a regular basis as I have done before.

I've changed my mind and decided that there will be only 15 questions. There will be 10 multiple-choice questions, 4 short answer questions, and 1 essay question.

1. What can seiches lead to?

• a. flooding and a similar effect to a storm surge
• b. constant erosion and building of mountains
• c. replacing old buildings with new ones
• d. attacks by locusts on crops

2. Honduras borders which three countries?

• a. Guatemala, Mexico, and Costa Rica
• b. Cuba, Guatemala, and Nicaragua
• c. Nicaragua, Guatemala, and El Salvador
• d. Panama, Columbia, and Mexico

3. Cerro Aconcagua is located in which South American mountain range?

• a. Peruvians
• b. Brasilians
• c. Andes
• d. Pyrenees

4. What city is the capital of Alberta, Cananda?

• a. Alberta
• b. Odense
• c. Edmonton
• d. Calgary

5. Officially, Presidents' Day is actually what?

• a. Presidents' Birthday
• b. Washington's Birthday
• c. Lincoln's Birthday
• d. Birth of Mt. Rushmore

6. Which suburb is home to Mall of America?

• a. New York City
• b. Brooksnyn
• c. Detroit
• d. Bloomington

7. Which president was the first to be assassinated?

• a. George Washington
• b. Abraham Lincoln
• c. Andrew Johnson
• d. Ronald Reagan

8. Which of the following cities is located on the same latitude as New York City?

• a. Lansing
• b. Cleveland
• c. Washington, D.C.
• d. Sacramento

9. Singapore's capital, Singapore, lies in which section of the country?

• a. northern
• b. southern
• c. peninsular
• d. islandic

10. The Bay of Fundy is located on the northeastern border of which other body of water?

• a. Atlantic Ocean
• b. Gulf Stream
• c. Bering Strait
• d. Gulf of Maine

11. The islands of Denmark are Funen, Zealand, and _____________________________.

12. The Horn of Africa is equidistant from the equator and the ______________________.

13. Charleston is the capital and largest city of _________________________________.

14. The eastern side of the Adirondacks is bordered by Lake Champlain and ____________.

15. How did European expansion into South America in places such as the Amazon River and Cerro Aconcagua influence the languages in recent countries in the region?

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GeoQuiz Monday, February 27th, 2006

PREVIEW:

• United States Geography: None...
• World Geography: None...
• Interesting Article: Mardi Gras in New Orleans...

TEST TIP: The test is tomorrow. Good luck!

FACT: Did you know that a recent Gallup poll shows that 69 percent of Americans believe they will go somewhere after death?

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is b. The Adirondack Mountains are good for amateur climbers because they are well rounded.

Today's question: No question today! I have to prepare for tomorrow's test.

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is c. Ethiopia has 85% of the Horn's population.

Today's question: No question today! I have to prepare for tomorrow's test.

WORD OF THE DAY: grok - to understand in a profound way

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060226/ap_on_re_us/mardi_gras