Questions for January 14, 1998
Science:
In its southerly track, the Patriot State will cross the "Tropic of Cancer".
- Where is it located on the globe?
- What is the name and where is the location of its Southern Hemisphere counterpart?
- What is the astronomical significance of the two?
What American president is credited with having the Panama Canal built and what president signed the treaty that turns the Canal over to the Panamanians in 1999?
Geography:
The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. In
what direction does it go?
A. North/South
B. East/West
Math:
The Patriot State displaces 18,050 long tons. If a cubic foot
of salt water weighs 64 pounds, what is the volume of the
underwater hull of the ship?