NewsDepth for Friday, October 27, 2006

Season: 2006-2007 ~ Episode: 7 ~ This Week's News Quiz
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Show Topics:

• US Population Growth Leads to Urban Sprawl

• Panama Canal Expands to Meet Trade Needs

• Sesame Street Still Paving the Way for Education Around the World

• New Indian Law Replaces Work with School for 12 Million Kids

• Maple Heights Officials Jump From Plane to Celebrate Scholarship Success

• Rare Monkeys Born at Cleveland Zoo

• Circus Comes to Cleveland’s Q

• President Garfield Remembered on 125th Anniversary of Death

• Cast Your Vote With NewsDepth

• Lifelong Fan Becomes Kicker for Boston College

• Detroit Tigers Make World Series

• Goodwill Sells Donated Painting for $165,000

• Baby Panda Receives TLC at Atlanta Zoo

This Week's News Quiz

Question #1:

The Panama Canal crosses the country of Panama in Central America. What bodies of water lie to the north and south of Panama? Answer: The Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south.

Question #2:

Elephants live in Africa and parts of southeast Asia. What kind of food do elephants eat? Answer: Plants.

Question #3:

Sesame Street was created to teach inner city children learning skills. Who created the first Muppets on Sesame Street? Answer: Jim Henson.

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