Which state is home to the Catskill Mountains? A New York B Vermont C New Hampshire The Catskill Mountains, a part of the larger Appalachian Mountains, are in southeastern New York. The correct answer is New York.
What is the highest peak in the Catskill Mountains? A Mount Marcy B Slide Mountain C Mount Shasta With an elevation of 4,190 feet, Slide Mountain is the highest peak in the Catskill Mountains. The correct answer is Slide Mountain.
What upstate New York location was the site of the Winter Olympics in 1932 and 1980? A Buffalo B Syracuse C Lake Placid Lake Placid in New York’s Adirondack Mountains was the site of two Winter Olympic Games, one of only 10 places that have hosted the games more than once. The correct answer is … Read more
The 11th-century castle at Castelmezzano in southern Italy was built by what conquering group of people? A Huns B Visigoths C Normans The Normans—meaning northmen—expanded their control across a swath of Europe and beyond, including lower Italy. They settled in an existing village, shadowed by mountains, and built a castle that today sits in ruin. … Read more
The 11th century castle at Castlemezzano was built by what conquering group of people? A Visigoths B Huns C Normans The Normans—meaning northmen—expanded their control across a swath of Europe and beyond, including lower Italy. They settled in an existing village, shadowed by mountains, and built a castle that today sits in ruin. The correct … Read more
Which Italian city is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance? A Venice B Florence C Milan Florence played a prominent role in fostering the cultural and intellectual revival of art, science and literature from the 14th to the 17th centuries. It was the home of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Botticelli. The correct answer is … Read more
Which mountain range surrounds Castelmezzano? A Lucanian Dolomites B Andes C Pyrenees The Lucanian Dolomites were named for their similar appearance to the Dolomite range in the north of Italy. Unlike their bigger cousins, they aren’t made out of Dolomite limestone, but sandstone that once was part of the seabed. The correct answer is Lucanian … Read more
What type of sharks do we see here, swimming in the Maldives? A Lemon sharks B Blue sharks C Blacktip reef sharks Sporting black tips on the end of their fins, these sharks swim in shallow waters, typically around the coral reefs of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and are often found in small groups. … Read more
Which is the largest species of shark? A Whale shark B Hammerhead shark C Tiger shark The whale shark is a gentle giant that can weigh as much as 41,000 pounds. These enormous fish, which feed on plankton, have a docile nature, making it safe for divers to swim around them. The correct answer is … Read more
Shark skin is covered in scales that are similar in structure to _____. A Feathers B Leather C Teeth Sharks have placoid scales, also known as dermal denticles. These scales are much like human teeth with pulp and strong enamel-like coated surfaces. The correct answer is Teeth.