GeoQuiz Saturday, February 18th, 2006

PREVIEW:

• United States Geography: Native Vegetation of West Virginia...
• World Geography: Denmark's Wealth...
• Interesting Article: German Girl Rescued...
• United States Geography: West Virginia's Cities...
• World Geography: Denmark's Cities...
• Interesting Article: Koss the Boss's Olympic Influence...

FACT: Did you know that sloths take two weeks to digest their food?

FACT: Did you know that, in Greek culture, brides carry a lump of sugar in their wedding gloves to symbolize sweetness?

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is a. West Virginia is otherwise known as the "Mountain State".

Today's question: The native vegetation for most of West Virginia was originally mixed hardwood forest of oak, chestnut, maple, beech, white pine, willow, and American sycamore. Many of these vegetation areas are rich in diversity and beauty, which is appreciated by West Virginians, who refer to their home as _?_.

• a. Egyptian Land
• b. Almost Heaven
• c. Green Palace
• d. Mountain Obstacle

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is b. West Virginians call the native vegetation areas of West Virginia "Almost Heaven".

Today's question: Although the capitals of many states are not usually the state's largest cities, Charleston is the largest city in West Virginia. Which city, right after Charleston, is the second-largest city in West Virginia?

• a. West Virginia City
• b. West Virginian City
• c. Huntington
• d. Parkersburg

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is a. Yding Skovhoej is the mountain with the highest point in Denmark.

Today's question: Denmark grew wealthy during the early modern sixteenth century, mostly because of increased traffic through the Øresund which they were able to tax. The grain trade from the rest of Europe grew quickly at this time, and the rulers eagerly cashed on it. For what reason was Denmark able to tax traffic through the Øresund?

• a. Denmark was between Scandanavia and the rest of Europe.
• b. Denmark was a small country.
• c. Denmark was located on a peninsula.
• d. Denmark was in control of both sides of The Sound.

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is d. Denmark's wealth came from taxing traffic because it was able to control both sides of The Sound.

WORD OF THE DAY: acrid - sharp and harsh

WORD OF THE DAY: torrid - drying or scorching in heat

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060216/ap_on_re_eu/germany_girl_rescued

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