MMA Question of the Day: 01/30/99

MATH: The TS Empire State was searching for sea turtles. From point A the ship traveled 3/10 of a degree due west, turned and traveled 4/10 of a degree due north, turned and traveled to the starting point. How far did Empire State travel in all?

Hint: one degree = 60 nautical miles.

SCIENCE: Tides are the periodic rise and fall of the ocean's surface. What drives this motion?

GEOGRAPHY: How were many but not all of the Caribbean Islands formed?

 HISTORY: The United States invaded this island country in October 1983. Name it.

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