GeoQuiz Saturday, February 11th, 2006

PREVIEW:

• United States Geography:
• World Geography:
• Interesting Article:

FACT: Did you know that Rome is considered "The Eternal City"?

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is d. Hood Canal's depletion of oxygen, accidental dumping of chemicals, and fish farming are all environmental issues in Puget Sound.

Today's question: Which treaty made Puget Sound part of the United States?

• a. Washington Treaty
• b. Pacific Ordinance
• c. 1846 Oregon Treaty
• d. 1846 Northwest Treaty

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is a. When ships in Great Barrier Reef accidentally ground containers, oil spills.

Today's question: Why is the Great Dividing Range a misnomer?

• a. It doesn't divide anything.
• b. It is composed of more than one range.
• c. It is not the Great Divding Range but a Great Divding Range in Australia.
• d. all of the above

WORD OF THE DAY: espy - to see at a glance

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/torino2006/news?slug=ap-openingceremony&prov=ap&type=lgns