QUESTIONS OF THE DAY FOR 09 FEBRUARY 1998
Today's Question Number One: Math
A cadet must mix a 68% solution of acid. She has two acid solutions on
hand; One is 50%, the other 80%. How much of each solution must she mix to
make 100 grams of 68% acid solution.
Today's Question Number Two: Science:
If one looks astern of Patriot State at night, flashes of blue green light
will appear in the wake. What is the general term that is used to describe
the organisms that produce them?
Today's Question Number Three: Geography
The area of the ocean floor closest to land and of tremendous economic
importance is called the __________. Why is this area so economically
important?
Today's Question Number Four: History
A Spanish explorer was the first European to visit the region that we now
call Florida. Who was he? In what year did the first visit? For what was
he searching?